Four day weekend: Everyone who’s back at work after allegations of sexual misconduct
Nearly a decade after the #MeToo movement brought forward allegations of sexual misconduct against prominent men in Hollywood, several of those figures have navigated legal resolutions, platform returns, and shifting industry attitudes. The original wave of reporting captured early speculation and ongoing trials. Updated records now show convictions overturned, upheld, or settled, alongside new releases and public commentary that reflect longer-term trajectories.
Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey was acquitted in a 2023 London criminal trial and found not liable in the Anthony Rapp civil case. He settled three civil claims out of court in March 2026. In a June 2026 appearance on Bill Maher’s podcast, Spacey stated that he feels welcomed back in Hollywood and believes his career is rebounding after those legal resolutions.
Louis C.K.
Louis C.K. released the Netflix special Ridiculous on June 30, 2026, headlined the Netflix Is a Joke festival at the Hollywood Bowl in May 2026, and continues touring with the Ridiculous show that began in 2025. These platform bookings mark a documented return after earlier independent releases.
James Franco
James Franco appeared in the 2024 films Hey Joe and The Price of Money and remains attached to a Golden State Killer project. In a 2026 New York Times interview, Seth Rogen stated he has no plans to work with Franco again and that the two have not spoken in years.
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby’s 2018 conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2021, resulting in his release from prison. He lost a March 2026 civil suit brought by Donna Motsinger alleging a 1972 assault.
Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 California conviction for rape and sexual assault was upheld by a state appeals court in June 2026, which ordered resentencing. His New York conviction was overturned in 2024, leaving a retrial pending. He remains incarcerated.
Legal Outcomes and Appeals
Bill Cosby’s conviction was vacated and he was released in 2021 before losing a 2026 civil suit. Harvey Weinstein’s California conviction was upheld in June 2026 with resentencing ordered, while his New York case awaits retrial. Kevin Spacey was acquitted in the 2023 London trial, found not liable in the Rapp case, and settled three civil claims in March 2026. These rulings replaced earlier trial speculation with documented final or pending statuses.
Industry Reception and Public Statements
Kevin Spacey told Bill Maher in June 2026 that he feels welcomed and sees his career rebounding after acquittals and settlements. Louis C.K. secured a major Netflix special in June 2026 and a Hollywood Bowl headlining slot in May 2026, following earlier independent releases. These appearances and releases illustrate platform access nearly a decade after initial allegations.
Collaborator Distancing and Ongoing Fallout
Seth Rogen confirmed in a 2026 interview that he has no plans to work with James Franco again and that they have not spoken in years. The statement reflects the end of a long professional partnership that began before the allegations and has not resumed. Other relationships documented in the original coverage have either concluded or continued separately without renewed collaboration.
The cases continue to evolve through appeals, civil suits, and selective platform returns. Public records now track convictions overturned or upheld, settlements reached, and statements issued rather than early trial dates or unconfirmed plans. These outcomes provide the current factual baseline for each individual’s status.
