Even Stevens Star Alleges Firing After Flagging Misconduct at Universal

The Complaint That Cost Him the Job

Orlando, FL—Nick Miller, the 33-year-old actor who played goofy older brother Donnie Stevens on Disney Channel’s Even Stevens, says his career flat-lined the day he spoke up on a Universal Studios lot. In an exclusive interview, Miller claims he was fired from an upcoming Universal family-comedy after reporting what he describes as “a pattern of inappropriate, sexually charged comments” made by a senior producer toward young female extras.

“They Told Me I Wasn’t a ‘Cultural Fit’”

“I went to HR with timestamps, text screenshots, everything,” Miller said. “Within 48 hours my parking pass was dead, my trailer reassigned, and the studio rep told me they were ‘going in a different direction.’”

Miller’s allegations, if proven, would mark the second public accusation of workplace misconduct at Universal in less than a year. In 2023, a Jurassic World stunt coordinator was suspended after multiple women complained about lewd jokes and unwanted touching.

What the Paper Trail Shows

Deadline obtained a May 4 email from Miller to Universal’s HR department titled “Urgent: Hostile Set Environment.” The message lists three incidents occurring between April 18–26 on Soundstage 27, including one in which the producer allegedly asked an 18-year-old extra whether she was “wearing Disney panties for the big leagues now.”

• April 18: Producer jokes about “casting-couch culture” during rehearsal.
• April 22: Producer invites two extras to his trailer for “private line-reads.”
• April 26: Miller forwards complaints from four crew members to HR.

Studio Response: “We Take All Claims Seriously”

Universal, whose parent company NBCUniversal posted record $11.6 billion in theme-park revenue last quarter, issued a brief statement: “We investigate every allegation and take appropriate action. We cannot discuss personnel matters.” The producer—whom Miller declined to name publicly—remains on another Universal project, according to IMDbPro.

Hollywood’s Whistle-Blower Stigma

Entertainment attorney Melissa Kahn, who has represented clients in settlements against Disney and Netflix, says Miller’s account fits a familiar pattern. “Studios rarely fire the accused. They fire the person who rocks the boat,” Kahn noted. “It’s cheaper to replace one actor than to halt production for a full investigation.”

Miller, now driving for a ride-share company to pay medical bills, says he’s prepared to sue for wrongful termination. “I loved bringing families together on set,” he said. “I just didn’t know protecting them would cost me everything.”