It started with claims of sexual harassment from Tambor’s former assistant (who herself is transgender), before series star Trace Lysette corroborated as much and added more public allegations.
At the time investigations broke, series creator Jill Soloway declined comment on claims against Tambor, and now tells the Times “I take what Van Barnes and Trace Lysette are saying very seriously.”
Both star Trace Lysette and writer Our Lady J previously called for the series to move forward without Tambor, so as to reorient the narrative around transgender characters portrayed by transgender performers.
We’ve reached out to Soloway for comment once more, so stay tuned for the latest on Transparent’s future with Tambor.