Disney Halts Adaptation of The Graveyard Book

Disney has paused its adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 2008 novel The Graveyard Book amid sexual assault allegations against the author, as reported by multiple sources. While the studio hasn't officially commented, the decision comes after five women accused Gaiman of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. The film was in pre-production with Marc Forster set to direct, but there was no cast attached. The allegations include claims of non-consensual acts from women who were in consensual relationships with Gaiman, with a police investigation ongoing in New Zealand. The project has faced delays for over a decade, with Gaiman having previously distanced himself from the adaptation. This pause follows the recent cancellation of another Gaiman project, Dead Boy Detectives, at Netflix.