Neil Gaiman Addresses How False Sexual Assault Claims Were “Nightmarish”

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The author has released a detailed statement addressing sexual misconduct accusations made against him nearly two years ago. In his first Facebook post since November, he described the accusations as a damaging “smear campaign” that forced him to repeatedly defend himself and led to the cancellation of several projects.

Although Neil Gaiman has consistently denied the serious accusations made against him, his recent statement reveals the emotional toll the situation took on him. He explained in a post:

I realize it’s been a long time since my last update, but I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all the kind support I’ve received over the past year and a half.

I’ve unfortunately seen how damaging false accusations can be, so let me state clearly: the claims made against me are false. I have emails, texts, and videos that prove they aren’t true.

The claims, particularly the most sensational ones, were widely shared by people who cared more about causing a stir and attracting attention than about verifying the truth. In reality, the claims were false.

Throughout all of this, I’ve held onto the belief that the truth would eventually be revealed. I initially thought the media would investigate thoroughly and consider the substantial evidence, but I was surprised to find that much of the reporting just repeated the same claims and disregarded or ignored the facts.

Neil Gaiman’s “Nightmarish Year” Has Led Him Back to Writing


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Prior to the recent allegations, Neil Gaiman was involved with a number of TV and film projects. The third season of Good Omens was intended as the show’s finale, production on the second season of The Sandman had just begun, Disney was working on an adaptation of The Graveyard Book, and he was also exploring other potential projects.

The situation changed rapidly when legal issues arose. The Sandman ended after just two seasons, which were negatively impacted by the controversy, and The Graveyard Book was canceled altogether. Good Omens may still have a final season, but it’s likely to be released as one long, feature-length episode.

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Neil Gaiman is happily focusing on writing again. Following the cancellation of his TV shows, including Dead Boy Detectives after just one season, he’s found comfort and renewed purpose in returning to his original passion.

The past year and a half has been challenging and unsettling, but I remembered my own advice – to focus on creating when times are hard. After finishing my work on television, I returned to something I enjoy even more: writing.

When I started this project, I expected it to be relatively quick. But now, it’s becoming the most ambitious thing I’ve worked on since American Gods. It’s already longer than The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and it’s still very much in progress – just getting started, really.

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2026-02-03 01:18