Jeffrey Tambor not sure about ‘Transparent’ return

Following two allegations of sexual harassment against him, actor Jeffrey Tambor says he doesn’t see how he can return to the Amazon series Transparent.

In an ambiguous statement on Sunday that heavily implies, though doesn’t confirm, an imminent departure from the Emmy-winning series, Tambor referenced what he calls a “politicised atmosphere” that has afflicted the set. He said that this is “no longer the job I signed up for four years ago.”

Two women have come forward over the past few weeks to accuse Tambor of sexual harassment, including Transparent actress Trace Lysette and his former assistant, who Tambor said was disgruntled.

“I’ve already made clear my deep regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being aggressive, but the idea that I would deliberately harass anyone is simply and utterly untrue,” Tambor said Sunday.

He has repeatedly denied the allegations made against him, which are both under investigation by Amazon Studios. Representatives for Amazon did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment.

Tambor has won two Emmys for portraying Maura Pfefferman in the highly regarded show, which is now in its fourth season. The allegations made against Tambor have put its future in jeopardy.