Vincent Kartheiser was twice investigated over allegations of misconduct on the Titans set

Deadline

The Mad Men alum joined the HBO Max superhero drama in the Season 3 series regular role of villain Jonathan Crane, AKA Scarecrow. But Kartheiser "is not in the poster for the new season and was not actively involved in publicity efforts for the new season after his stint on the show triggered at least two complaints and two internal investigations by Titans studio Warner Bros Television, I have learned," reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva. "The studio declined comment. The allegations, which are believed to have included disruptive, juvenile behavior and inappropriate comments, were investigated by WBTV’s Labor Relations department, which interviewed the relevant parties. The investigations were conducted remotely because of Covid protocols that did not allow for Burbank-based investigators to visit the series’ Toronto set. According to sources, the first investigation into a complaint, said to be about verbal comments and outbursts, concluded that Kartheiser’s behavior didn’t rise to level of termination but did warrant corrective action. The actor was verbally reprimanded by the studio, I hear. Weeks later, near the end of Season 3 production, WBTV received a second complaint that also was investigated. This time, it resulted in the studio assigning a representative to monitor Kartheiser while he was on set, sources said." Andreeva adds that there were allegations of misconduct that were investigated, but not corroborated. In a statement to Deadline, Kartheiser's rep says: "Vincent Kartheiser vehemently denies the allegations. Warner Bros investigated this matter and made clear to Mr. Kartheiser its expectations for behavior on the set, and he agreed to comply with their directives.” Kartheiser signed on to Titans with a one-year deal. He is not expected to return for Season 4.