A background actor who alleges that actress Mia Goth deliberately kicked him in the head and called him a “big baby” during the filming of MaXXXine has been accused of being a “vexatious litigant” by an ex-girlfriend and her stepfather in separate ongoing civil lawsuits, according to court records obtained by Rolling Stone.
James Hunter, whose IMDb credits include appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, was also sentenced to a stint in Los Angeles County jail in 2015 after being accused of running a rent scam.
James Hunter, whose IMDb credits include appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, was also sentenced to a stint in Los Angeles County jail in 2015 after being accused of running a rent scam.
- 8/22/2024
- by Cheyenne Roundtree
- Rollingstone.com
In an online report, James Hunter has provided new details regarding his lawsuit against “MaXXXine” star Mia Goth, director Ti West and A24 alleging that Goth kicked him in the head while he was performing as a background actor on the set of the horror film.
In his original complaint, Hunter claimed that he informed the film’s second assistant director that Goth nearly stepped on him during a scene in which he had to lay down on the ground while Goth ran past him. In the next take, Hunter alleges that Goth intentionally kicked him in the head, causing him a concussion, and then “taunted, mocked and belittled him” when Hunter went to use the bathroom.
In a new interview with horror news site Dread Central, Hunter provided more specific detail about this encounter with Goth. He alleges that Goth followed him to a porta-potty in a remote restroom area,...
In his original complaint, Hunter claimed that he informed the film’s second assistant director that Goth nearly stepped on him during a scene in which he had to lay down on the ground while Goth ran past him. In the next take, Hunter alleges that Goth intentionally kicked him in the head, causing him a concussion, and then “taunted, mocked and belittled him” when Hunter went to use the bathroom.
In a new interview with horror news site Dread Central, Hunter provided more specific detail about this encounter with Goth. He alleges that Goth followed him to a porta-potty in a remote restroom area,...
- 7/10/2024
- by Adam B. Vary and Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Dan Wakefield, a prolific author and journalist who made television history when he created and wrote the controversial late-1970s drama James at 15 only to resign when NBC executives bristled over an episode’s depiction of teenage sexuality, died yesterday at a hospice facility in Miami. He was 91, and had been in declining health in recent months.
His death was announced by his attorney, Ken Bennett, to the Indianapolis Star. Wakefield was born and raised in Indianapolis.
In addition to James at 15 and various novels, Wakefield’s credits include the screenplay for the 1997 film Going All The Way, starring Ben Affleck and Jeremy Davies, based on his 1970 novel of the same name. The 1979 divorce drama Starting Over starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh and Candice Bergen, written by James L. Brooks and directed by Alan J. Pakula, was based on Wakefield’s 1973 novel.
Born May 21, 1932, in Indianapolis, Wakefield began...
His death was announced by his attorney, Ken Bennett, to the Indianapolis Star. Wakefield was born and raised in Indianapolis.
In addition to James at 15 and various novels, Wakefield’s credits include the screenplay for the 1997 film Going All The Way, starring Ben Affleck and Jeremy Davies, based on his 1970 novel of the same name. The 1979 divorce drama Starting Over starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh and Candice Bergen, written by James L. Brooks and directed by Alan J. Pakula, was based on Wakefield’s 1973 novel.
Born May 21, 1932, in Indianapolis, Wakefield began...
- 3/14/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
British actress Mia Goth is being sued for allegedly kicking a background actor in the head. The 30-year-old actress has been accused of battery following an alleged incident on the set of ‘MaXXXine’ in which she plays the title role of Maxine – last year, with James Hunter.
It has been claimed that the actress deliberately lashed out at him after he complained about almost being stepped on, reports Female First UK.
According to documents filed in Los Angeles, obtained by E! news, James explained he was hired to play ‘Dead Parishioner’ for a scene where he was made to lie down in the dirt and play dead while Mia was asked to “step over him, look down at him, and continue to run” past him.
But the actor alleged that around the fourth take of the scene, the actress almost stood on him, and she was “warned to be careful...
It has been claimed that the actress deliberately lashed out at him after he complained about almost being stepped on, reports Female First UK.
According to documents filed in Los Angeles, obtained by E! news, James explained he was hired to play ‘Dead Parishioner’ for a scene where he was made to lie down in the dirt and play dead while Mia was asked to “step over him, look down at him, and continue to run” past him.
But the actor alleged that around the fourth take of the scene, the actress almost stood on him, and she was “warned to be careful...
- 1/15/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
James Hunter alleges in a LA court filing that Goth intentionally kicked him while he lay on the ground playing dead
An extra has alleged in a Los Angeles court filing that British actor Mia Goth kicked him in the head on the set of slasher film MaXXXine.
James Hunter, a background actor on the latest instalment in the X series, which follows on from the success of X and Pearl, claims he was covered in fake blood and told to lie in the ground and play dead for a scene filmed in April 2023.
An extra has alleged in a Los Angeles court filing that British actor Mia Goth kicked him in the head on the set of slasher film MaXXXine.
James Hunter, a background actor on the latest instalment in the X series, which follows on from the success of X and Pearl, claims he was covered in fake blood and told to lie in the ground and play dead for a scene filmed in April 2023.
- 1/15/2024
- by Press Association
- The Guardian - Film News
Mia Goth, known for the films X and Pearl, is among those being sued by a background extra of her upcoming film MaXXXine after allegedly kicking him in the head on purpose during a take, an incident that led to his dismissal from the film last April.
James Hunter claims in court papers that he suffered a concussion after Goth kicked him in the head during a scene in the A24 sequel. The film is the third in a trilogy of horror films directed by Ti West and starring Goth.
Read the full complaint.
In the lawsuit, Hunter says he was hired for three days to play the role of “Dead Parishioner.” It required him to be covered in fake blood and to lay on the ground, allegedly without a prop pad.
Goth was to step over him, then run.
The suit claims Goth nearly stepped on him in one take.
James Hunter claims in court papers that he suffered a concussion after Goth kicked him in the head during a scene in the A24 sequel. The film is the third in a trilogy of horror films directed by Ti West and starring Goth.
Read the full complaint.
In the lawsuit, Hunter says he was hired for three days to play the role of “Dead Parishioner.” It required him to be covered in fake blood and to lay on the ground, allegedly without a prop pad.
Goth was to step over him, then run.
The suit claims Goth nearly stepped on him in one take.
- 1/13/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Mia Goth has been sued by a background actor, who accused her of intentionally kicking him in the head during a scene for Maxxxine.
Director Ti West and A24 were also named in the complaint, filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, over the alleged injury the actor suffered during the shooting of the last installment of the horror trilogy, which also includes X and Pearl.
In the scene, plaintiff James Hunter was told to lay down in the dirt and play dead, according to the complaint.
“Goth was to run past plaintiff on the ground; and, in some instances, step over him, look down at him, and continue to run,” the complaint states.
Instead, Goth purposely kicked Hunter in his head with her boot. When he notified the second assistant director that he had a headache and stiffness in the neck, no medical assistance was offered as West ordered filming to continue,...
Director Ti West and A24 were also named in the complaint, filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, over the alleged injury the actor suffered during the shooting of the last installment of the horror trilogy, which also includes X and Pearl.
In the scene, plaintiff James Hunter was told to lay down in the dirt and play dead, according to the complaint.
“Goth was to run past plaintiff on the ground; and, in some instances, step over him, look down at him, and continue to run,” the complaint states.
Instead, Goth purposely kicked Hunter in his head with her boot. When he notified the second assistant director that he had a headache and stiffness in the neck, no medical assistance was offered as West ordered filming to continue,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A background actor who worked on the film MaXXXine sued Mia Goth, claiming that Goth intentionally kicked him in the head while filming a scene last April, according to a filing obtained by Rolling Stone.
Film distrubutor A24 and the movie’s director Ti West were also named as defendants. Goth was accused of battery while A24 and West, along with Goth, were accused of wrongful termination.
Reps for Goth and West didn’t immediately reply to Rolling Stone’s request for comment. A rep for A24 couldn’t immediately be reached.
Film distrubutor A24 and the movie’s director Ti West were also named as defendants. Goth was accused of battery while A24 and West, along with Goth, were accused of wrongful termination.
Reps for Goth and West didn’t immediately reply to Rolling Stone’s request for comment. A rep for A24 couldn’t immediately be reached.
- 1/13/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Mia Goth has found herself the subject of a lawsuit as she’s been accused of intentionally kicking a background actor in the head during the production of MaXXXine.
James Hunter says he was hired for three days of work on MaXXXine for the role of Dead Parishioner, which found him lying on the ground covered in fake blood all night. The scene involved Mia Goth running past him, but the lawsuit alleges that on the fourth take, the actress nearly stepped on him. He complained, and Goth was made aware of the issue, but on the very next take, Hunter alleges that Goth kicked him in the head with her boot on purpose. Once the shooting was done, Goth allegedly confronted Hunter in the bathroom, where she “taunted, mocked and belittled” him and dared him to do anything about it.
Upon driving home, Hunter felt lightheaded and had to pull over twice,...
James Hunter says he was hired for three days of work on MaXXXine for the role of Dead Parishioner, which found him lying on the ground covered in fake blood all night. The scene involved Mia Goth running past him, but the lawsuit alleges that on the fourth take, the actress nearly stepped on him. He complained, and Goth was made aware of the issue, but on the very next take, Hunter alleges that Goth kicked him in the head with her boot on purpose. Once the shooting was done, Goth allegedly confronted Hunter in the bathroom, where she “taunted, mocked and belittled” him and dared him to do anything about it.
Upon driving home, Hunter felt lightheaded and had to pull over twice,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
A background actor sued Mia Goth on Friday, alleging that she intentionally kicked him in the head during a scene last April.
James Hunter claims that he suffered a concussion after Goth kicked him during production on the A24 sequel “MaXXXine.” The film is the third in a trilogy of horror films directed by Ti West and starring Goth, following “X” and “Pearl,” both of which were released in 2022.
In the lawsuit, Hunter states that he was hired for three days of work to play the role of “Dead Parishioner.” On the first night of shooting, he lay on the ground for several hours covered in fake blood, “enduring ants and mosquitoes.”
In the scene, Goth was to run past him, and sometimes step over him, look down and keep running.
The suit alleges that on the fourth take, Goth nearly stepped on him. Hunter complained to the second assistant...
James Hunter claims that he suffered a concussion after Goth kicked him during production on the A24 sequel “MaXXXine.” The film is the third in a trilogy of horror films directed by Ti West and starring Goth, following “X” and “Pearl,” both of which were released in 2022.
In the lawsuit, Hunter states that he was hired for three days of work to play the role of “Dead Parishioner.” On the first night of shooting, he lay on the ground for several hours covered in fake blood, “enduring ants and mosquitoes.”
In the scene, Goth was to run past him, and sometimes step over him, look down and keep running.
The suit alleges that on the fourth take, Goth nearly stepped on him. Hunter complained to the second assistant...
- 1/12/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Lance Kerwin has died. The performer, who is known for his work in shows like James at 15 and Salem’s Lot, was just 62 years old. News of Kerwin’s death was reportedly revealed by his daughter Savanah, according to Variety. Kerwin died Tuesday, January 24, in San Clemente, California, and an autopsy is being conducted to determine a cause of death. As previously stated, Kerwin was best known for his TV roles in James at 15 and the mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s supernatural Salem’s Lot, in which he played teen vampire hunter Mark Petrie. Initially beginning his career in the early 1970s, Kerwin made a name for himself as a child actor appearing in after-school specials like The Boy Who Drank Too Much. Salem’s Lot (Credit: © Warner Bros. / Courtesy: Everett Collection) Leading the series James at 15, Kerwin appeared in the show as James Hunter, who, after two...
- 1/25/2023
- TV Insider
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- 3/13/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Sarah Stage knows being a mom isn’t always easy, but she’s looking on the bright side.
The lingerie model known for her barely-there baby bump revealed that she was in the middle of what “might be the hardest week I’ve had as a mom so far” after her 2-year-old son James Hunter was attacked by a dog.
“Poor Jamesy got attacked in the face by a dog (the dog was triggered by James eating a snack and started to aggressively bite his face. Luckily i was able to pry the dog off of James before the dog...
The lingerie model known for her barely-there baby bump revealed that she was in the middle of what “might be the hardest week I’ve had as a mom so far” after her 2-year-old son James Hunter was attacked by a dog.
“Poor Jamesy got attacked in the face by a dog (the dog was triggered by James eating a snack and started to aggressively bite his face. Luckily i was able to pry the dog off of James before the dog...
- 2/6/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
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