Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Darkest Hour screenplay litigation
Screenwriter Ben Kaplan sued APA president Jim Osborne, actor Gary Oldman and other parties, alleging that portions of an original Winston Churchill screenplay were improperly used in the development of Darkest Hour. The litigation also named NBCUniversal, producer Douglas Urbanski, Working Title Film Group and Focus Features.
2017
Allegations against former agent Tyler Grasham
Several current or former child actors and other individuals accused APA agent Tyler Grasham of sexual assault. Finn Wolfhard, who was represented by Grasham at the time, left the agent and APA. Following an investigation, APA terminated Grasham's employment.
2017
Employment-related discrimination and harassment dispute
A former APA agent accused the agency of sexual discrimination, harassment and assault. APA said a private investigation found that the claims had been fabricated to obtain money. APA pursued arbitration under the employment agreement, and the former agent brought a related California lawsuit; APA succeeded in compelling arbitration.