Before she came onstage to take questions at the Television Critics Association’s meeting in Pasadena on Thursday, actor Rose McGowan asked in a brief video clip that “no one mention the name we all know,” a reference to producer Harvey Weinstein.
Last year, The New York Times reported that McGowan – who will have a limited series on E! called “Citizen Rose” – was part of a settlement with Weinstein in 1997 following an encounter in a hotel room during the Sundance Film Festival. McGowan alleged on Twitter that Weinstein raped her. Following the Times’ initial story on his treatment of women, Weinstein issued an apology.
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“Citizen Rose” is a “behind-the-scenes” look at her life that explores the world through McGowan’s eyes and “reflects a dramatically changing world,” according to a release by the network.
McGowan says she began shooting footage for it three years ago and admitted it was difficult for her to be on screen without a script.
The actor says the series “is about expanding humanity.”
As for coming forth to speak up about sexual harassment, McGowan says, “I was waiting for somebody else to do this for so long.”
The five-part series premieres Jan. 30, 8 p.m. with a two-hour special.
