The first movie to be stopped because of the Will Smith scandal

Variety Reported on April 3, the film’s production process Fast and Loose delayed due to the Will Smith incident. This is the project Will Smith takes on the male lead role. Before the Oscars 2022 took place, director David Leitch is said to have withdrawn from the project and turned to film production. Fall Guy for Universal. After that, the production team started looking for a new director. However, for now, Netflix is ​​on hiatus Fast and Loose.

According to Variety, the reason Netflix halted production is said to be noisy by Will Smith. At the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock as the comedian joked about the hair of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Variety said it is still unclear whether the manufacturer will continue to do so Fast and Loose or not.

According to Varietyoutside Fast and Loose, the public is curious to see how many other projects were affected by the Will Smith incident at the Oscars. Television series that have the participation of Smith are Emancipation is in post-production and is seen by some as a potential award candidate for next year. The movie is slated to release in 2022 but Apple has yet to give an official date.

On April 1, actor Will Smith announced his withdrawal from the Academy of Sciences (AMPAS) after the incident of slapping Chris Rock on the 94th Oscar stage. He shared: “My actions in slapping Chris Rock were unforgivable and inexcusable. The list of those who have been hurt by me is very long, including Chris Rock, his family and friends, my loved ones and friends. all over the world. I have betrayed the trust of the Academy.”