Los Angeles Nov 3 (IANS) Irish actor-filmmaker Kenneth Branagh has described the Hollywood abuse scandal as a "horrible wake-up call" for the society.
The 56-year-old actor believes the wave of sexual abuse allegations made against a number of renowned figures in the movie business has shone a light on the issue and he hopes that in time it will instigate "change for the better" reports mirror.co.uk.
"I think it feels like a sea change. It is about the abuse of power and it s not just (Hollywood) but it s clearly across other areas and other workplaces " Branagh said on the show "Lorraine".
"I think it s a horrible horrible wake-up call to what has never been acceptable and never can be acceptable and may now in some profound way I hope change for the better " he added.
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