The Block Motion Picture Chris Nothhas returned to acting after a four-year informal hiatus following severalsexual assault allegations. The Block, an upcoming horror film about writer's block, marks Noth's first big-screen role since 2020'sA New York Christmas Weddingand his first role of any kind since he last reprised his signature part of Mr. Big on theSex and the Citysequel seriesAnd Just Like That. The Block Motion Picture The official logline forThe Blockreads, "A former successful horror fiction writer overcomes writer's block after experiencing a mysterious event. However, his renewed creativity comes at a dark price, as he becomes entangled in a sinister cycle of creation and consequence." Joining Noth in the cast areJack Falahee, best known for his role in theShonda RhimesthrillerHow to Get Away With Murder;WatchmenstarJackie Earle Haley;Chicago P.D.'s Elias Koteas; as well as Catherine Corcoran, Thomas G. Waits, Katie Kay, and Saphira Moran. The Blockwas directed by Craig Singer, who previously helmed 2003's crime caperA Good Night to Die, starring Michael Rapaport and Seymour Cassel, and the 2006 slasherDark Ride, featuringJamie Lynn-Sigler. Noth was first accused of sexual assault by two women in early December 2021. Remaining anonymous to protect their privacy, Noth's accusers alleged the incidents occurred in Los Angeles in 2004 and New York in 2015, but cited Noth's return toAnd Just Like Thatas triggering the memories. The actor denied the allegations as "categorically false," but more followed. Athird woman accused Nothof assaulting her at her job while working as a hostess in New York City in 2010, when she was only 18. Days later, the musician Lisa Gentiledetailed a harrowing encounterin which Noth allegedly sexually and verbally assaulted her in 2002. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. The Block Motion Picture Noth continued to deny the allegations, but wasfired fromThe Equalizerand dropped fromnumerous brand partnerships. His formerSex and the CitycostarsSarah Jessica Parker,Cynthia Nixon, andKristin Davisissued ajoint statementaddressing the allegations, noting that they "support the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences. We know it must be a very difficult thing to do and we commend them for it." In 2023, Noth claimed thathis only offensewas cheating on his wife, Tara Wilson, and vowed to fight the clutch of allegations leveled against him. "I'm not going to lay down and just say it's over... It's a salacious story, but it's just not a true one. And I can't just say 'Well, OK, that's it for me' because of that. I'm an actor. I have other things that I want to do creatively. And I have children to support. I can't just rest on my laurels," Noth toldUSA Today. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly