Bryan Singer, a prominent film and TV director known for movies like The Usual Suspects and the X-Men franchise, has been exposed by his former teenage lover, Bret Tyler Skopek.
Skopek, who met Singer at a Halloween party in 2013, shares his experiences of being pulled into Singer’s world of on-set visits, lavish dinners, drugs, alcohol, and s**ual encounters with multiple partners.
Skopek describes Singer’s orbit as a never-ending supply of young men.
His account echoes the stories depicted in Amy Berg’s documentary film, An Open Secret, which shed light on the exploitation of young boys in Hollywood.
Skopek’s story is sadly familiar, where an aspiring newcomer arrives in Hollywood with dreams of fame and success, only to be taken advantage of by powerful men.
Skopek reveals how Singer lured him with the promise of a minor role in an X-Men movie, but the audition never materialized.
Over the course of their year-long relationship, Skopek became disillusioned and exhausted by Singer’s s**ual demands.
Eventually, he decided to leave Los Angeles and move in with his father in Fort Worth, Texas.
In response to Skopek’s allegations, Singer’s spokesperson claims that Skopek had never mentioned any problems with Singer before and had repeatedly asked for money.
They also mention that Skopek had asked for a role in one of Singer’s films, which was declined.
The timing of Skopek coming forward with these allegations is seen as questionable.
Skopek’s story aligns with long-standing rumors surrounding Singer’s behavior.
After being fired from the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Singer faced allegations of raping and sodomizing a man in 2003 when he was 17 years old.
Singer denies these allegations and plans to vigorously defend himself in court.
The USC School of Cinematic Arts has decided to remove Singer’s name from its Division of Cinema & Media Studies program.
The decision comes after a petition from a student, fueled by the new allegations against Singer.
Other individuals associated with Singer have also faced their own troubles.
Gary Goddard, a longtime friend of Singer, took a leave of absence from his entertainment design company after being accused of molesting actor Anthony Edwards when he was a child.
Tyler Grasham, a former talent agent who credited Singer with launching his career, was fired amid allegations of s**ual assault.
Director Duncan Roy, who claims to have known Singer for over 20 years, describes Singer’s obsessions with young boys and s** tourism, as well as his use of prescription drugs and alcohol.
He reveals that some individuals saw being invited to Singer’s hot tub as a means to gain access to Hollywood’s red carpet.
Skopek didn’t have starry-eyed aspirations when he arrived in Los Angeles.
He simply wanted to escape small-town America and explore his newfound freedom as a young bisexual man.
However, he found himself entangled in a web of exploitation after meeting a middle-aged computer technician who introduced him to influential figures in the entertainment industry.
Despite feeling violated, Skopek never reported the incident to the police as he believed male-on-male s** crimes were not taken seriously.
Instead, he found himself chatting with famous actors and attending parties hosted by Singer.
Skopek also participated in drug-fueled group s** encounters orchestrated by Singer.
Skopek’s experience highlights the power Singer had over aspiring individuals in Hollywood.
Singer could easily manipulate anyone into his bedroom, casting them as if they were auditioning for a movie role.
Skopek often felt like an object on display, and he witnessed Singer casually arranging s**ual encounters while texting someone else.
As time went on, Skopek struggled to make ends meet and afford the cost of living in Los Angeles.
Singer offered him money when he expressed his desire to leave, further tightening the grip of financial dependence on the director.
Skopek’s story serves as another damning account of exploitation in Hollywood.
It reflects the dark side of an industry that thrives on power imbalances and the vulnerability of young dreamers seeking fame.
