News about Charlyne Yi

Hollywood actor Charlyne Yi alleges physical and psychological abuse on the set of much-awaited Time Bandits remake

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 16, 2024
The Hollywood actor (pictured left and right), 38, who uses they/them pronouns, was cast as Judy in the adventure series based on the 1981 film by the same name. However, Charlyne has alleged that while filming in New Zealand in 2022, they were 'physically assaulted multiple times' and 'psychologically abused' by an unnamed male actor. Yi posted the allegations on Instagram in a series of posts, claiming they were 'coerced to quit' the project and were 'gaslit by coworkers, producers, and HR'.

Granddaughter of Time Bandits actor slams Taika Waititi's revival for casting choices

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 25, 2022
Abbie Grace, 22, of Scotland (inset), has taken to social media to express her dissatisfaction with the fact that no one with short stature has been included in the cast announcement so far, with Friends alum Lisa Kudrow expected to lead the remake. Jack Purvis, who appeared in Wally in the original, has requested an explanation for why the director is 'tarnishing her late grandfather's legacy.' The original cast of Fig. 7 is shown on the left. Lisa Kudrow and Charlyne Yi are pictured right (from left to right):

Lisa Kudrow to star in Taika Waititi's series Time Bandits based on the 1981 movie of same name

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2022
Deadline revealed on Wednesday that Lisa Kudrow will appear in Taika Waititi's Apple TV+ series Time Bandits. Penelope, the 59-year-old Friends actress, will appear in the film. Kal-El Tuck from Unseeing Evil, House actor Charlyne Yi, and Martyrs Lane actress Kiera Thompson appear in a cast.