LOS ANGELES: Hit TV drama "This Is Us" has removed a reference to Kevin Spacey from one of its episodes after the "House of Cards" actor was accused of sexual harassment.
The Tuesday night episode originally included a reference to Spacey in flashback when struggling young actor Kevin (Justin Hartley), then in his 20s, learns his roommate had landed a role in a film starring Spacey, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"In light of recent events, the producers have decided to remove the brief reference to Kevin Spacey," 20th Century Fox Television, which produces the NBC drama, said in a statement hours before the episode was to be aired.
Spacey is the latest Hollywood figure to be accused of sexual harassment after Harvey Weinstein and James Toback.
"Star Trek: Discovery" star Anthony Rapp recently came forward with claims that "The Usual Suspects" star made unwanted sexual advance towards him 1986 during a house party.
Rapp said he was 14-year-old at that time.
Spacey apologised in a statement, saying he did not recall the incident but was "beyond horrified". He, however, was slammed for using the apology to come out as gay.
Netflix and MRC have suspended production on the upcoming sixth and final season of "House of Cards" indefinitely.
In the show, Spacey plays the role of a scheming politician who makes it to the White House. He is also an executive producer.