‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Jason Beghe Investigated for ‘Anger Issues’
Jason Beghe, the star of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” has been investigated for ongoing anger management issues.
NBC launched the investigation after learning last year that there were multiple complaints about Beghe’s behavior on set, with cast and crew complaining about anger issues, volatile behavior, and offensive comments, sources tell Variety.
“People felt disrespected, he yelled a tremendous amount, he had a quick fuse and when it was set off it was unpleasant for everyone around him,” says a source.
The issues was brought to NBCUniversal human resources, a formal complaint was filed, and an investigation was launched. As a result of that, Beghe faced consequences that included written reprimands in his file. He was assigned a coach to help him deal with his anger management issues.
Sources tell Variety that there’s been “significant improvement” as a result of the coaching, and no complaints have been filed in the past six months. “The environment has improved drastically,” says a source.
“Chicago P.D.,” which airs on NBC, is produced by Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment.
“When it was brought to our attention that there were concerns about inappropriate behavior on set, we promptly began an investigation in partnership with Human Resources and all parties involved,” said representatives for NBC, Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment in a statement to Variety. “As a result of the investigation, we have already taken action, and it is a situation we continue to monitor very closely to ensure all of our employees feel safe and supported.”
In a statement to Variety, Beghe acknowledged his anger management issues.
“I am deeply sorry for my behavior, which I know has been hurtful to my friends and colleagues,” said Beghe. “I have struggled with anger issues for some time, and over the past year, I have been working with a coach to help me learn how to mitigate my temper. It’s an ongoing process, and it has been a humbling one. It is a source of great pride for me to be part of Chicago P.D.’s incredible cast and crew. I have personally apologized to anyone who I have upset, and I am committed to doing what is necessary to make up any damage that I may have caused.”
Sources tell Variety that his behavior played into Sophia Bush’s decision to leave the show. “She’s been trying to get out of the show for a long time,” says a source close to the show, “but she ultimately left of her own accord.”
Bush left the show at the end of its fourth season, posting on Instagram at the time of her departure, ““Took me a long time and a lot of hard work to get out of that show. Please don’t demean my capabilities by degrading my position. I left because I wanted to. End of story.”
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