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Brothers’ Acting Careers reportedly Taking a Hit after Jussie Smollett Incident
Abimbola “Abel” and Olabinjo “Ola” Osundairo
The brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo who allegedly beat up Jussie Smollett in what Chicago police has called a staged attack are currently paying for it with their acting careers, TMZ is reporting.
Jussie had reported to police that he was attacked by two white men wearing MAGA hats who hurled homophobic and racial slurs at him.
According to TMZ’s sources, the brothers have not landed an agent in the weeks following the news of the attack and their arrest.
Abel was singed to Gray Talent Group a month before the Jussie Smollett case, but was dropped shortly after the incident.
The report said the brothers have reached out to about 10 top agencies in Chicago and none has shown interest in signing them, even though it’s pilot season in the TV business.
The brothers’ fitness business is also taking a hit, according to TMZ, however, Abel’s boxing career in on the rise as he recently won the Chicago Golden Gloves Finals this month.
