Cannes, May 15 -- French actor Theo Navarro-Mussy has been banned from walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival due to serious allegations of "rape and sexual assault," as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

This is also the first time the festival has banned an actor due to such accusations.

According to the publication, Mussy, who stars in Dominik Moll's film 'Dossier 137,' which premiered today in the Cannes competition, has been accused by three former partners of rape, physical violence, and emotional abuse. Although a court dismissed the initial complaint last month, the alleged victims have stated that they plan to file a civil case against him.

Cannes general delegate Thierry Fremaux, along with the film's producers, ...