LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor, writer and producer Christian Keyes is again speaking publicly about past allegations of sexual misconduct involving filmmaker and media executive Tyler Perry, while also detailing a more recent dispute over creative control and credit tied to a BET+ television series.
Keyes’ allegations regarding Perry date back several years. In earlier interviews and public statements, Keyes alleged that Perry made unwanted sexual advances toward him during the early stages of his career, describing behavior he said created an uncomfortable and coercive professional environment. At the time, Keyes said he did not pursue legal action and remained largely silent, citing fear of retaliation and the imbalance of power in the entertainment industry.
There is no record of criminal charges or civil lawsuits filed in connection with those allegations, and Perry has previously denied wrongdoing. Perry has not issued a new public response to Keyes’ most recent remarks.
The renewed attention comes as Keyes raises separate, more recent concerns about creative control and authorship involving the BET+ drama All the Queen’s Men, which is based on Keyes’ novel Ladies Night. The series premiered in 2021 and became one of the platform’s most successful scripted shows.
Keyes said tensions escalated after the production moved under the umbrella of Tyler Perry Studios. In recent livestreams and social media posts, he alleged that the studio attempted to remove or diminish his “created by” credit and implemented creative changes that diverged from his original vision for the series. He said he ultimately involved his union to secure proper credit.
Keyes framed the current dispute as distinct from — but reflective of — his earlier allegations, arguing that both situations illustrate how power dynamics can affect creative ownership and personal boundaries in Hollywood.
Perry, who founded Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta and has built one of the largest Black-owned production empires in the industry, has not commented publicly on the creative-control dispute.
All the Queen’s Men is expected to conclude after its upcoming season on BET+. Keyes has said he plans to pursue future projects independently, with greater control over his work.
The situation continues to draw attention as discussions about workplace power, accountability and creative rights persist across the entertainment industry.
