Some added context, for those who aren’t up to date with the allegations against Ailes: Kelly, one of the network’s biggest stars and a former lawyer, left the broadcaster for NBC News in January 2017. In her memoir, Settle For More, published in 2016, Kelly accused Ailes of sexually harassing her during her tenure at the network.

Gretchen Carlson, another former Fox News anchor also claimed she was sexually harassed by Ailes in a lawsuit. Ailes denies Carlson’s allegations, but an out-of-court lawsuit was settled for a reported $20 million (£15 million).

Ailes died one year ago at age 77, about nine months after his resignation from the broadcaster.

The film has been in the works since before Ailes’ death, according to Deadline.

Bombshell is slated for release in cinemas on 20 December via Lionsgate.

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