Netflix: Tenoch Huerta (Black Panther) has been forced to leave a project after accusations of sexual assault

On June 12, the media revealed that Mexican actor Tinoc Huerta (seen in Narcos: Mexico and Black Panther 2) is under investigation following accusations of sexual assault leveled by activist María Elena Rios. If he has since defended himself, it is already undermining his career and current projects.

in the current situation Reported by DeadlineTenoch Huerta says he’d rather give up his role in Manolo Caro’s Mexican Netflix movie Fiesta En La Madriguera.

“Because of the impact of the false accusations made by María Elena Rios and the damages I have caused, I have no choice but to step down. I do so with great sadness, but I cannot allow her actions also to reach the work of others involved in this project. I have only one thing in mind: to continue restore my reputation.”

The 42-year-old actor had to play in this comedy the character of Yolcaut, the father of a young boy who dreams of only one thing: owning a Namibian hippopotamus. A challenge he will try to meet “because he is capable of anything”. Filming was scheduled to begin on June 15.

Tenoch Huerta will still star in a series on Netflix this year called The Chosen One, which follows a young boy who discovers powers worthy of Jesus Christ. The response will be provided in particular to Dianna Agron (Glee). It is expected on August 16 on the platform.