Saturday, October 25, 2014

Vine Personality Curtis Lepore Dropped From Rainn Wilson TV Project After Backlash

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Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake has severed ties with well-known Vine personality Curtis Lepore after backlash surrounding Leopre's casting in an upcoming TV project from the Office alum's production company.


Earlier this week, Wilson announced plans for the first scripted TV comedy featuring an ensemble cast of Vine stars. The half-hour show, titled Hollywood and Vine, was set to star Jerry Purpdrank, Lele Pons, Simone Shepherd, Christian DelGrosso, and Lepore as social media stars who are struggling to break into mainstream Hollywood


Lepore's casting, however, caused an uproar


In January, Lepore pled not guilty to charges of rape after his ex girlfriend, fellow Vine star Jessi Smiles, brought accusations against him Read more...


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