Actor Christian Keyes, creator of “All The Queen’s Men,” recently posted a video on Instagram to correct a misconception about the show. In a reposted interview from the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, Keyes addressed journalists, urging them to do their homework and give proper credit where it’s due.
“Just to respectfully clarify things… ‘Journalists’, please do your homework… please make sure to give proper credit where it’s due to the correct person who has thousands of hours and over 13 years, invested in creating, writing and building something… that way, when I am properly credited, I can remind people that God allowed me to do this…,” Keyes said in the post.
The actor’s comments were in response to an unnamed journalist implying that the show was created by Tyler Perry. While Perry is indeed the producer of the show, Keyes clarified that he was the one who created and wrote the bulk of the first season.
In the interview with the unnamed reporter, Keyes informed him that the show was inspired by his book Ladies Night and was happy to have a say in some of the earlier casting.
This Instagram post comes on the heels of another video clip where Keyes revealed that he was sexually harassed by a billionaire in the industry.
Christian Keyes is about to take down a powerful man in Hollywood
Finna watch how this all unfolds 👀
— ❄️🗝️ (@DiaryOfKeysus) December 16, 2023
Although he did not disclose any names, fans are speculating that it could be someone he has previously worked with. The actor’s revelations have sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, who took to social media to express their support and share their thoughts on the matter.
Christian Keyes is now clarifying #AllTheQueensMen is HIS show not Tyler Perry.
Did he call the police yet? pic.twitter.com/WBNpadJ5tL
— Xavi-IceCreamConvos (@MsXaviB) January 8, 2024
Make It Make Sense said Christian Keyes was paid off by that billionaire, and that's why he's been radio silent ever since making those abuse allegations
— Dana Abercrombie #AmplifyBlackVoices @ #FYC Events (@sagesurge) January 7, 2024
I’m watching All Rise and Christian Keyes is a main character, with his handsome self. But I’m asking did he ever reveal who was trying to sexually harass him.
— Veronica (@Heyy_Vero) January 8, 2024