Apple and Netflix withdraw from Will Smith's new movie, the aftermath of the 'Academy Award slap case'

by Budiey

At the 94th Academy Awards ceremony held in March 2022, Apple and Netflix were affected by a slap in the presenter who made fun of his wife's alopecia with actor Will Smith. It is reported that Will Smith has canceled his bid to qualify for his new movie.

Will Smith biopic in chaos as Netflix and Apple pull out of bidding war after Oscars slap scandal
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While there are harsh views on the troubles at the Academy Awards ceremony mentioned above, the presenter Chris Rock, who made fun of Will Smith's wife, Will was violent in raising his hand.・ There are survey results showing that public opinion in the United States is divided into two, such as a criticism vote against Mr. Smith.

Which is favored, Chris Rock, who made a malicious joke in the 'Academy Awards Slap Case,' or Will Smith, who slapped? --GIGAZINE

In this case, Will Smith issued a statement apologizing to Chris Rock and withdrawing from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is also planning to hold a hearing to consider the disposition of the leading actor award in the movie ' King Richard ' that Will Smith won this time.

Meanwhile, the British daily tabloid The Sun reported on April 3 that Apple TV + and Netflix have withdrawn from the bid for Will Smith's autobiographical film.

Apple and Netflix, along with several other companies, reportedly portray Will Smith's half-life based on Will Smith's best-selling memoir, Will, which was published in 2021. He said he was participating in a competitive bidding over his rights.

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An insider who provided information to The Sun said, 'Working with Will Smith has become a risky business, so now more than Mike Epps and Michael B. Jordan . We plan to come up with ideas for family-friendly stars, 'he said, revealing plans to withdraw from Will Smith's film and create other black actors.

Apple TV + plans to release a new original work ' Emancipation ' starring Will Smith in the second half of 2022, but the impact of this case on this movie is unknown. Emancipation has been delayed due to a pandemic of a new coronavirus infection, and allegations of sexual harassment during filming have led to lawsuits, including Apple among several sued.