A few of Will Smith’s upcoming tasks have been halted within the wake of his Oscars slap, it has been claimed.
The Recent Prince actor, 53, famously stormed the stage finally month’s ceremony to confront Chris Rock, leaving Hollywood reeling.
Within the week since, he has shared a prolonged apology over the incident and resigned from the Academy, with organisers launching an investigation into what occurred.
In keeping with experiences, tasks he was lined up for have now been paused over the altercation.
The Hollywood Reporter claims that Netflix has ‘quietly halted’ manufacturing on upcoming thriller, Quick and Free, which the Oscar winner was set to play a number one function inn.
The streaming platform is alleged to be ‘cautious’ about transferring ahead in the intervening time, however it's ‘unclear’ whether or not the one other actor will take his place.
In addition to this, the outlet claims manufacturing on Dangerous Boys 4 has been halted by Sony, whereas Apple TV+ has not confirmed a launch date for Emancipation – which was slated to come back out this yr.
Nonetheless, there have been no official bulletins made on any of Will’s upcoming tasks.
The actor has confronted intense criticism after hitting Chris on stage on the ceremony, after the comic made a touch upon Jada Pinkett Smith’s buzzcut, evaluating her to GI Jane.
Organisers condemned the dad-of-three’s actions in a press release on Wednesday, stating that he was ‘requested to go away’ the ceremony however ‘refused’.
Will had been dealing with expulsion or suspension from the Academy following the incident, and introduced his resignation final week.
‘The listing of these I've harm is lengthy and consists of Chris, his household, a lot of my expensive mates and family members, all these in attendance, and world audiences at dwelling,’ he started a press release shared with Selection.
‘I betrayed the belief of the Academy. I disadvantaged different nominees and winners of their alternative to have fun and be celebrated for his or her extraordinary work. I'm heartbroken.
‘I wish to put the main target again on those that deserve consideration for his or her achievements and permit the Academy to get again to the unbelievable work it does to assist creativity and artistry in movie.’
Will concluded: ‘Change takes time and I'm dedicated to doing the work to make sure that I by no means once more permit violence to overhaul motive.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Netflix, Apple + and Sony for a remark.
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