Several studios are reportedly pausing development on Will Smith projects.
from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, writing in a statement that his behavior was “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” and claiming he wanted to “put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements.”
Smith could still face additional punishment from the Academy when its Board of Governors meets later this month. And the news is not much better around the film studios either. According to Their sources claim that last week, which was to start Smith. Its previous director, David Leitch, left the project the week before the Oscars. “Netflix put out an urgent call for another director to take over a project featuring the star who was heavily favored to win best actor at the Oscars,”wrote.
While Smith’s career will almost certainly recover, it looks like the perennially popular and bankable star could have some trouble lining up new projects in the immediate future. Or maybe not — while Netflix and Sony were supposedly slowing down work on Smith projects, another one of his upcoming films, a drama titled The Worst Oscar Best Picture WinnersGet our free mobile app
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