Forget about who’s in charge at Titan on Days of our Lives. The real drama is continuing off-screen related to co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr and reported accusations of misconduct. Now, there’s a new development that involves over two dozen cast members.
Days of our Lives Actors Take Action
As previously reported, Deadline broke a story that an investigation was conducted by Sony Pictures Television, which distributes DAYS, into alleged misconduct by Albert Alarr, who has been co-executive producer of the soap since 2015. He also serves as one of the show’s directors. Now, the entertainment news website is reporting that 25 actors have signed a petition asking for a new leader to take over at the studio of the Peacock soap opera.
Deadline obtained a copy of the petition/document, which states that many of the show’s actors “feel — and will continue to feel — very uncomfortable and distraught should he [Alarr] stay involved with the show. Many of us have either been physically or verbally violated by him, including witnessing those objectionable and offensive actions.”
Suggesting A New Regime
The petition recommends that Alarr be removed and that his successor be a producer/director whom the cast respects and trusts. The petition reads: “We all want to make the most of this significant moment, not just for us in entertainment, but for our loyal viewers and the culture as a whole.”
Deadline interviewed DAYS personnel since its initial report on the condition of anonymity. One new allegation alleges that Alarr said something disrespectful to an actress who wore for a storyline a “spangly, somewhat tight-fitting ’70s-style jumpsuit and a David Bowie-style [F]lock-of-[S]eagulls [band] haircut for several scenes.”
Days of our Lives Actors Are Hoping for Change
The scene in question was shot a few months ago, per Deadline. As DAYS tapes several months in advance, it’s likely that scene hasn’t aired yet. One source claims that “he [Alarr] meant [the remark] to be humiliating in front of an all-male crew.”
