“Works belong to the fans, not the artists” has been the rallying cry when creators get “canceled.” There is an argument for that, as stories can grow and morph through fan works even after a project is released. However, there are exceptions to that rule. For example, even though the Harry Potter fandom has outgrown J.K. Rowling and her transphobic views, HBO is still planning to adapt her books into a series, and in doing so, they put more money into her pocket and indirectly condone her behavior.
Vulture recently published a harrowing exposé of the sexual abuse allegations against fantasy author Neil Gaiman, author of The Sandman, co-author of Good Omens, and creator behind multiple other projects across books, comics, and TV. The accusations are horrific and detailed and involve multiple women. With that in mind, why does Gaiman still have several high-profile adaptations still in the works?
