Crystal Harris, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has publicly urged actress Jessica Biel to reconsider her role in the upcoming film "Playmates." Harris claims she experienced "sexual, emotional and physical abuse" during her time as Hefner's wife.
Biel is set to portray a fictionalized version of Hefner's wife in the project, which marks director Lorraine Nicholson's directorial debut. Harris's statement comes ahead of the film's production and reflects her concerns about how the story will be depicted on screen.
The film represents Nicholson's first time directing a feature-length project. Details about the production timeline, casting of other roles, and the specific narrative focus remain limited based on available information.
Harris's public plea introduces a layer of real-world controversy to the film's development. Her allegations regarding her marriage to Hefner provide context for her objection to the project's focus on a Playboy founder's relationship with his wife.