French actor Gerard Depardieu has been accused of rape and sexual assault, according to a report by the AFP News Agency, which cited a judicial source.
The charge comes from an unidentified actress in her 20s. The incident allegedly occurred in 2018 at the Parisian home of Depardieu, where she claims that two assaults occurred during rehearsal sessions.
An investigation, which was initially suspended in 2019 for lack of evidence, reopened in October and has already resulted in criminal prosecutions.
Depardieu, through his lawyer, told AFP he “completely rejects the charges”.
An acclaimed Oscar-nominated actor who has won several Cesars, Depardieu has sparked controversy over the years, including an incident in 2011, when he urinated on a flight, and in 2012, when he was accused of assaulting a driver.
Deadline contacted the actor’s representatives for comment.