Where does Jussie Smollett's career go from here?
on himself in January, attention could soon shift to his future in Hollywood. Smollett, 36, has denied any wrongdoing.
David E. Johnson, the CEO of the Atlanta-based Strategic Vision PR Group, said that Fox network executives and advertisers will likely pay close attention to shifting public attitudes about Smollett. If the outrage simmers, Johnson said, he could foresee a"pathway" to career rehabilitation. The communications experts who spoke to NBC News pointed to the examples of other celebrities who successfully weathered legal problems, such as Martha Stewart, or overcame personal struggles that had threatened to overshadow their on-screen work, such as Robert Downey Jr.
Ryan McCormick, co-founder of New York-based Goldman McCormick PR, agreed that"a lot of studios are not going to take a chance" on Smollett since his clouded reputation could jeopardize a primetime franchise.
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