Bryan Fuller, the creator of Hannibal, has been accused of sexual assault by a producer of his series Queer for Fear. Samuel Wineman filed a lawsuit alleging that Fuller engaged in acts of discrimination, sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation. Wineman claims that AMC Networks and Steakhaus Productions ignored his complaints about Fuller's behavior. Fuller's attorney has stated that he plans to sue Wineman for defamation. Fuller has denied the allegations. According to Wineman, Fuller's actions and statements were known to the show's producers but no corrective action was taken. The lawsuit also mentions Fuller's preoccupation with masturbation and explicit discussions about his sexual preferences.