In an interview with New Zealand news website Stuff, Jackson said that he didn’t have direct knowledge of the allegations against Weinstein.
But he now believes the Weinstein brothers, who originally controlled the rights to The Lord of the Rings series at Miramax, convinced him not to cast Judd and Sorvino.
“I recall Miramax telling us they were a nightmare to work with and we should avoid them at all costs.
“Mr. Weinstein has nothing but the utmost respect for Peter Jackson.
The statement also denied that the Weinsteins knew Judd or Sorvino had complaints about Miramax or Harvey Weinstein’s behavior until the stars went public.
“There it is, confirmation that Harvey Weinstein derailed my career,” Sorvino wrote.
Judd and Sorvino are among dozens of women who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. »