Despite backlash over the comedian’s remarks regarding the transgender community, a top Netflix executive claimed Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer” does not cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming site.
“Some talent” may join third parties in asking for the show’s cancellation, according to co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who added, “which we are not going to do.”
Netflix has declined to comment on the memo, which was first reported by Variety on Monday.
However, in response to news reports, the business said it had suspended three employees, including Terra Field, who had tweeted about Chappelle’s episode. Field describes herself as a senior software developer at Netflix and as trans on Twitter.
“It is completely false to claim that any staff have been suspended for tweeting about this show. “We encourage our employees to freely disagree, and we support their freedom to do so,” Netflix stated in a statement.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the three employees improperly attended a quarterly meeting for corporate directors and vice presidents. One worker was suspended as a result of an investigation, according to the individual, who wasn’t permitted to speak publicly about the incident.