Criminal Showrunner and Winter Soldier Co-Creator Ed Brubaker Sued by Production Assistant
Prime Video's Criminal series is embroiled in controversy, as showrunner Ed Brubaker has been sued by a former production assistant for allegedly fostering a hostile work environment.
Former production assistant ljaaz Noobu has filed a lawsuit against Ed Brubaker, co-creator of Criminal and Winter Soldier, alleging a hostile work environment at the show. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, names Amazon MGM Studios and production company Big Indie Pictures as defendants. Noobu, a 14-year veteran in the film industry, claims he faced racial and sexual harassment from Brubaker.
The lawsuit lists 12 claims, including assault and battery, where Brubaker allegedly held a functional firearm to Noobu's head and pulled the trigger. Noobu also alleges retaliation for requesting a promotion and being denied credit for his work on the series. Noobu, who joined the show in February 2023 as a production assistant, came to the production eager to contribute but was subjected to a toxic and abusive workplace.
Specific allegations include racial and sexual harassment, as well as a functional firearm threat. Noobu was fired after requesting a promotion and not receiving proper credit for his work. Amazon MGM Studios and Brubaker have yet to comment on the lawsuit.
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