We recently learned that Amazon Studios has paused production on the third and final season of Neil Gaiman’s awesome fantasy drama Good Omens, which is currently in the early stages of pre-production in Scotland.

The decision comes following the sexual assault allegations brought against Gaiman, and the writer has now offered to step away from the series so that the production can continue.

Deadline reported: “Now, we understand that Gaiman has made an offer to Amazon and producers to take a back seat on the latest season so that it can continue amid crisis talks over the Terry Pratchett adaptation’s future.

“Deadline understands Gaiman’s offer is not an admission of wrongdoing following a podcast from Tortoise Media that chronicled accounts of two women, with whom he was in consensual relationships, who accused him of sexual assault.

“Another two have since come forward. Gaiman’s position is that he denies the allegations and is said to be disturbed by them.”

Amazon is said to be considering Gaiman’s offer but no final decisions have been made. Good Omens was renewed for Season 3 last year with Gaiman continuing to serve as executive producer, writer, and showrunner. His fellow co-showrunner, Douglas Mackinnon, departed the show last year.

In Good Omens, Michael Sheen plays Aziraphale, a fussy angel and rare book dealer, while David Tennant plays the fast-living demon Crowley. The series also stars Jon Hamm, Miranda Richardson and Frances McDormand.

This fantasy series sees Aziraphale and Crowley team up to form an unlikely duo. The two have become overly fond of life on Earth, and they are forced into forming an alliance in an attempt to stop the approaching Armageddon.