Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to "Transparent," Amazon confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. Amazon Studios was investigating Tambor after the actor was accused of sexual misconduct, and after concluding the investigation, the streaming service announced that Tambor will not return for Season 5 of the critically acclaimed show.
Two women came forward in November to accuse Tambor of sexual harassment, including "Transparent" actress Trace Lysette and a former assistant.
Tambor has denied the claims and late Thursday, he decried a "toxic politicized atmosphere that afflicted our set."
"I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon's handling of these false accusations against me," Tambor said in a statement. "I am even more disappointed in (series creator) Jill Soloway's unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates. In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations have NEVER been revealed or discussed directly with me or anyone at Amazon."
Lysette, who is herself transgender, said in a statement to Deadline that when she wore a lingerie top and shorts for a scene, Tambor said to her, "My God, Trace. I want to attack you sexually."
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