Editorial Staff
It’s been a big week for Fox’s “Lethal Weapon”, what with series co-star Clayne Crawford getting pink-slipped in favor of Seann William Scott.
Now mainstay Damon Wayans, who plays Roger Martaugh on the WBTV produced series, has broken his silence on the situation – essentially claiming Crawford, who had been reprimanded by his on-set behavior numerous times, got what he deserved. According to the actor, Crawford was not only unpleasant to work with, he was dangerous to be around.
Wayans speaks of one incident in which he was injured during a scene Crawford directed.
Now that the fate of the show is solidified.. I’d like to address the TWITTER outrage with this video and image to follow. #directedby @ClayneCrawford pic.twitter.com/ONDVAWjjQu
— Damon Wayans (@DamonkWayans) May 15, 2018
How does the shrapnel from this hit me on the opposite side of the head? #directedby@claynecrawford pic.twitter.com/ynvmIrdUlT
— Damon Wayans (@DamonkWayans) May 15, 2018
Below is a rendering seeking to explain yesterday’s incident. It turns out there was a second shooter, to Damon’s left, on the other side of the pillar behind which his character was crouched, which accounts for what he heard from his left side. @claynecrawford #noapology
— Damon Wayans (@DamonkWayans) May 15, 2018
Since @warnerbrostv is not defending me at all.. here’s another photo of images other people were posting in and around the lot. Not me! He became UNINSURABLE! Relished in making female cry. And stuck fear in cast and crew. #dontblameme pic.twitter.com/McGIwq3Krp
— Damon Wayans (@DamonkWayans) May 15, 2018
He hit another actor in the mouth with a bottle of green tea and busted his mouth open. @lancehenriksen a white man!!! #notanaccident #knowyourfacts!
— Damon Wayans (@DamonkWayans) May 15, 2018
bye to TWITTER and the weirdos who don’t understand set decor and privilege it is to do what we do. put up with this two seasons. Kiss the dark side of my ass if you don’t understand it wasn’t just me. @ClayneCrawford has a file of infractions. @WarnerBrosEnt #releasethetapes
— Damon Wayans (@DamonkWayans) May 15, 2018
Meanwhile, while “Lethal Weapon” has snared itself a third season -it won’t be a typical 22-episode run. According to Deadline, the new season – the first for Seann William Scott – will consist of a safer 13 episodes.
Says the site, “I hear the unusual order is believed to be a way for Fox to hedge its bet on the risky reboot. Changing a co-lead on a show could go either way. On today’s upfront call, Fox chairman Gary Newman gave NYPD Blue as an example of a show, which went through a lead replacement in Season 2 after star David Caruso exited and went to have a long and successful run with Jimmy Smits as a replacement. But there are also examples of a different outcome, including the recent female lead replacement on the CBS comedy Kevin Can Wait, which was rejected by viewers.
Everybody at Fox and Warner Bros. TV is hoping Lethal Weapon 2.0, starring Damon Wayans as Murtaugh and Scott as what is believed to be Riggs brother, will work. The short order is just an insurance policy for the network, which didn’t have much say in the matter.”
