Casey Affleck Sued for Sexual Harrassment, Plans to Countersue

Considering the exploits apparently on-screen during I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix, it doesn't come as a total surprise that a producer has filed a sexual harassment claim. Amanda White alleges that she was forced to endure "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace," plus a shoot in Las Vegas hotel room inhabited with hookers and transvestites. And what does she say director Casey Affleck did in particular?

According to the claim:

On one occasion, Affleck instructed a crew member to take off his pants in order to show [White] his penis, even after [White] objected. Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows;' he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'

For his part, Affleck plans to countersue. Lawyer Michael Plonsker -- who represents Affleck and I'm Still Here production company Flemmy Prodsis -- issued this statement:

The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit. Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago. She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands. She is mistaken. The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her.

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