Casey Affleck sued for sexual harassment

Casey Affleck has reportedly been sued with a sexual harassment lawsuit by the producer of his documentary about Joaquin Phoenix's journey to becoming a rapper.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amanda White has claimed that Affleck made several sexual advances towards her in the workplace, while filming I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix.

White has alleged that the actor-director, who is married to Phoenix's sister Summer, once took over her hotel room to entertain two women and that he also once tried to convince her to spend the night with him in his hotel room.

Affleck's lawyer Michael Plonsker responded: "The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit. Ms White was terminated from the production over a year ago. She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands. She is mistaken.

"The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."

White is suing Affleck for $2m (£1.5m) in damages.