An online petition demanding the dumping of Oscar-winner Matt Damon’s cameo in 2018 heist movie “Ocean’s 8” has nearly reached its goal of 17 000 signatures.
This after Damon alienated friends with remarks over the sexual misconduct firestorm blazing through Hollywood.
Critics say his inclusion would be galling given its status as an all female reboot of the popular franchise.
The petition alleges that Damon “enabled” Harvey Weinstein’s conduct by trying to squash a New York Times report in 2004 that detailed instances where the now fallen Hollywood mogul exploited his status as a studio executive to harass and assault women.
Damon denied trying to bury the story and claimed he had no idea of the allegations against Weinstein, who helped catapult him into an international household name.
