‘Days Of Our Lives’ Cast Calls For Change As More Details Emerge About Toxic Environment Under Co-EP Albert Alarr

deadline.com:

EXCLUSIVE: Not much has changed on Days of Our Lives following an investigation into misconduct allegations against co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr and a toxic work environment he and his team allegedly fostered, with Alarr still in charge at the venerable daytime drama.

Nowthe DoOL cast are taking things into their own hands, with a petition that calls for a new leader on the show, which streams on Peacock.

It has been signed by more than 25 cast members to date. In the document, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline, the actorsrefer to the “traumatic and disheartening” recent developments on the show chronicled in Deadline’s June 25 report. “As a result of said actions of the current [co-] executive producer Albert Alarr, mentioned in the report, many of us feel — and will continue to feel — very uncomfortable and distraught should he stay involved with the show,” the petition reads. “Many of us have either been physically or verbally violated by him, including witnessing those objectionable and offensive actions.” The petition goes on to call for Alarr to be replaced with another director-producer who has the cast’s respect and trust. “We all want to make the most of this significant moment, not just for us in entertainment, but for our loyal viewers and the culture as a whole,” the actors wrote.

DoOL was dark last week, when Deadline’s report was published, and was supposed to return to production this week, with Alarr scheduled to direct his regular Friday episode.