Is Scott Rudin Finished in Hollywood?

Scott Rudin, one of the most legendary producers in Hollywood, can count films like “The Social Network,” “The Truman Show” and “No Country for Old Men” to his credits. But following accusations of decades of abusive and violent behavior toward staffers surfaced earlier this month, the EGOT-winning producer in recent days announced he would step back from his Broadway, film and streaming productions. So what does that mean for Rudin’s future in the industry? According to a half dozen Hollywood insiders, few expect Rudin to leave Hollywood (and Broadway) altogether — but suspect that he may try to return to producing, quietly, after the dust settles on the current furor. “He’ll lie low for awhile, say he’s working on his demons and eventually get back in,” one partner at a major Hollywood talent agency told TheWrap. “He’s too successful.” Rudin suggested something similar in his statement on Tuesday, apologizing for past behavior that had been an open secret in Hollywood for years and announcing he would “take the time to work on personal issues I should have long ago.” He also made vague promises about “stepping back” from ongoing Broadway productions like “The Book of Mormon” and “To Kill a...

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