William Bishop, portrayed by Chris Noth, was written off The Equalizer due to sexual assault allegations made against the actor.
Bishop's Departure from The Equalizer
The character of William Bishop was removed from The Equalizer in December, following serious allegations against actor Chris Noth. This decision came after a detailed investigation by The Hollywood Reporter.
- Investigation and Allegations: The investigation uncovered separate sexual assault allegations from two women, identified by the pseudonyms "Zoe" and "Lily." These women had independently approached the publication months apart, sharing their experiences and allegations against Noth.
- Actor's Dismissal: As a direct consequence of these revelations, Chris Noth was ousted from the series. His character, William Bishop, was subsequently written out of the storyline. This move reflected the show's and network's response to the gravity of the accusations.
The swift action taken by the production team demonstrates the industry's zero-tolerance policy regarding such serious allegations, leading to the immediate removal of the actor and his character from the popular crime drama.
