Timothy Busfield Cut From Amazon MGM Film After Allegations
A well-known actor has been dropped from a major Amazon MGM production after serious accusations surfaced, leading to a dramatic turn of events and a police surrender.
Veteran actor Timothy Busfield has been removed from the cast of the upcoming Amazon MGM film, You Deserve Each Other, following allegations of child sexual abuse. The 68-year-old, who was set to appear alongside Penn Badgley, Meghann Fahy, and Kyle MacLachlan, will no longer feature in the much-anticipated project, which is expected to hit screens in 2026.
Busfield’s removal comes after an arrest warrant was issued, prompting the studio to act swiftly. The fallout has also affected his television work, with an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit that featured Busfield being pulled from the broadcast schedule just days before its planned premiere on 22 January.
Allegations and Police Action
The situation escalated last week when Busfield surrendered to police in Albuquerque after a days-long search. He now faces two charges of criminal sexual contact with a minor, as well as an open count of child abuse. The allegations stem from his time working on the set of The Cleaning Lady, a crime drama series, where he served as director.
The investigation began in November 2024, after staff at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported concerns to police. They suspected that children were being groomed on the set of the Fox series. Authorities allege that Busfield sexually abused two boys, both now aged 11, whom he reportedly met through his work on the show.
Busfield’s Response
Busfield, known for his roles in The West Wing and other popular series, has strongly denied all accusations. In a video statement, he said,
“I got the call Friday night, I had to get a lawyer. Saturday I got in the car, drove 2,000 miles to Albuquerque. I’m gonna confront these lies. They’re horrible.”
He continued,
“They’re all lies and I did not do anything to those little boys and I’m gonna fight it. I’m gonna fight it with a great team, and I’m gonna be exonerated, I know I am, because this is all so wrong and all lies.”
Industry Fallout and Support Resources
The allegations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with studios and networks moving quickly to distance themselves from the actor. The decision to edit Busfield out of the film and pull his TV episode reflects the seriousness with which these matters are now treated in the industry.
For those seeking support or information about sexual harassment, assault, or abuse, resources are available. In the UK, the Rape Crisis charity offers help and advice. In the US, RAINN provides support and information for those affected.