A source says Netflix was competing with Universal to be the next project for Leitch, but Universal pulled ahead. According to sources, 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. But soon after Smith’s attack on Chris Rock on the Oscars stage, Netflix quietly moved the project to the back burner.was to tell the story of a crime boss who loses his memory after an attack.
It appears that Netflix was understandably wary of moving forward. It is unclear whether it will try to make the project with another star and director.in post-production. The streamer had planned a 2022 debut but has not dated its release. Apple declined to comment. Otherwise,at Sony had been in active development — Smith received 40 pages of the script prior to the Oscars — but will now pause, a source said. A few other projects in pre-production are likely to do the same.
EFF Nutflix
Louis C.K. specials all readily available on Netflix though….
Good ! I’m not watching this sh!!!T ! I’m supporting Will Smith, he is bigger than this shi!!ty film
the academy should ask him to return the oscar and it should be given to another actor.
well, i think smith like to slap people. i remember he slapped a young man in Russia before. and how many people we do not know. they are public figures and should be prepared for any comments.
Now the oscars should take back his award and not reward him with bad behavior! OnlyinHollyweird
SO THEY PULL YOUR CONTRACTS AND FROM THE ACADEMY IT IS NOT WHATS IMPIRTANT THE THINGS THEY CANT TAKE AWAY FROM YOU NOW THATS IMPORTANT
Hypocrisy of the highest order, silly set of people with the morals of neanderthals. A man makes a very offensive joke in bad state about a woman. The 'slapper' lost his job 'neanderthal joker' kept his job because he's Hollywood darling as sick joker. Who's still watching Oscars
ChrisRock insulted and mocked WillSmith's wife for the second time on a sensetive subject at a public event. Aggression is not the answer, however this is really cowardly of netflix and Sony Sony! The creator of most aggressive games on the world.
Good because I wouldn’t have watched it anyways
They're treating poor Will like he's white.
I know many actors are out there sometimes, doing stupid things. It is splattered all over the media. We are all humans and being dismissed for defending your family is a new low...
Give 'em enough rope.........
Netflix is just losing out Will will land on his feet !!
Will deserves all the worst that is coming his way. The world is a mess right now and doing this (real or not) is shameful and beyond. Hit him where it hurts. I hope that slap costs him 100-200 million. For me, no more WS movies in my life, period. Kudos to Netflx and others.
That's how we roll!!
Will you lost millions for being a fool.
Giving Rock a license to bully people is not right either
Well there goes millions of dollars down the drain. One day he'll be living in the streets begging for money with the homeless folks living in tents and cardboard boxes. Serves him right. He'll go from rich and uppity to homeless and ashamed.
All about the money, honey! Will Smith’s slap was heard round the world! It was very public! Of course people are going to be talking about it! Which hurts the bottom line at this point in time! BTW I think Will should have behaved civilly.
SO FUCKING WHAT, DO YOU WILL? MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO, WALK WITH GRACE IN THEIR FACE. MARCH ON LIKE KING KONG...IM STILL A FAN MORE NOW THAN BEFORE
Why is he being condemn 4 defending his wife medical problem, the comedian is a verbal bully, and it seems nobody is seeing that. Is okay to do wrong. Verbal n Physical abuse needs to stop.
Hollywood life as he knew it..is probably over.
Also interesting to note that the 'cancel culture' has been slow to react to the slapping assault (as far as I can tell). Although we are now seeing studios cancelling future projects.
One who is really pissed off is Martin Lawrence. He is losing out on a nice paycheck.
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Welp, seeing as how Will probably has more money than Netflix and TheAcademy put together, he'll be alright. Make some Indie films, and take this opportunity to stay connected to the Black audiences that will support him, in spite of his imperfections. nobodysperfect
Not when the sound you hear when you open the app is from Kevin Spacey lol
Karma coming for Willie.
Wow. And Chris Rock can continue harassing people and making fun of their illnesses. What is next? And he won’t even apologize for his participation in this mess.
If Netflix cancels Will Smith us black people will cancel our Netflix accounts , because all the allegations against several actors with shows and movies, and a little slap that didn't even hurt Chris Rock man whose thrown black people and women under bus several times. Netflix
I totally disagree with what Will Smith, his reaction was so wrong, for many reasons but I do NOT think he be losing roles as a result of his actions.
Sometimes, when you're an arrogant *****, Karma teaches you a lesson. Pay attention Will. Time to re-evaluate the kind of person you've been to others.
Everyone's actions have consequences and Will got his. That is great news.
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I support what Will Smith did, he was protecting his spouse as any man should. He smacked the baby, it's not like a right cross fist to brake his jaw. He was making a statement to leave his spouse alone, and for that he should be commended. You people can not feminize all men. 😎
Consequences
netflix Big mistake, not condonning what he did, it was wrong..Violence doesn't resolve anything, but he is a great actor a human being for most, and as we all know humans make mistakes, he apologized . He shouldn't be penalized for this action. Netflix will lose members.
KatattackTruth He's a professional, but he's a man who wants to protect his wife. For that matter. I feel very sorry for him.
TheAcademy and LAPDChiefMoore used Chris Rock as an excuse for their inaction but those with money on the table cut their losses. Good for them.
It's only right for Will to go full independent and have his own film studio.
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Look a here, Y’all folks defending Will, go look at a few episodes of Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.. listen to some of his rude and foul and sometimes embarrassing to some of the cast members. And ..Y’all laughed! And now a JOKE against him/?wife.Nobody struck him, he lost his shit
I THINK WILL SMITH SHOULD HAVE COLD CONKED HIM. I SUPPORT WILL
All because someone defended a black woman
We love you Will. This too Shall pass. We are human. God bless you Sir❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏
Good. I’ll never watch another movie or TV series with this arrogant violent jerk in it.
Tbh no one was going to watch it anyways
big mistake WS remains what is a very good actor and human being (like everyone) who is wrong ok but different because not everyone apologizes
As long as we can justify and tolerate any act of violence, we can justify and tolerate all acts of violence. AcademyAwards2022 willsmith GUNviolence
These guys made movies about barbaric US wars but pretending to be traumatized by slap lol.
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sonny and netflix canceled him ,don't worry he will always be able to get an episodic role in the equalizer! 🤡
Right decision by Netflix. A narcissistic bully turns people off. I ain’t watch his movies anymore. Damn disgusted.
The reason I said cancel comedy shows, because comedians in their shows are calling out who ever on stage to throw hands. Now be reasonable we have crazy people in the world will get on the stage and throw hands “this must stop.”
“That is not okay!” I understand what happened in the Oscar’s. I do not pick sides but both were in the wrong and it takes two to tangle, but this is very too far even for America. If that’s the case they would have to cancel all comedy shows.
As they should he needs to get help for his anger issues
nobody cares about hollywood - yall destroyed california - who gives a S
Fk netflix
I'd like to point out how disgusting this country is in worshiping blacks. Zack Snyder, who had a child commit suicide, doesn't get a single clap for his ONE award. Will Smith assaults someone and gets a standing ovation. This country is utterly fucked
good on you netflix 🙏❤️ while any legal, or administrative (TheAcademy related), retribution would be disproportionate, general condemnation from peers and a few killed off projects ought to do it as pound of flesh. play stupid games win stupid prizes amirite willsmithslap
Interesting postponing projects after a slap but greenlighting Mel Gibson movies. Racist.
So Netflix not gonna put on Will Smith film because he protecting his wife, BUT on the other hand they refuse to take down that p3dophile movie 'Cuties' wow wtf
📌 wow I'm so glad that I am finding this out about Netflix because now I can cancel their service since they're being jerks to Will Smith
Finally!!!!!! I hope Rock also sues his black ass
& this is just the 1st of MANY dominoes to fall…. Will is screwed & this will stay with him for life. Hope he has a contingency plan in place for all the millions he is about to lose.
Will Smith shouldn’t of slapped Chris Rock, it was an overreaction and plenty of people have mocked bald people (Will included) However all he did was slap someone, it’s not like he tied someone to a chair and beat them with a bat…. Ahem Sean Penn
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He deserves all the things he is getting.
This is too much. Free Will, damn
Its just insane how many people think that someone saying words excuses to respond with fists. People really don't understand basic concepts.
More cancel culture bvllshit. Pick one (proportional) punishment, and move the fvck on. Society is fvcked when every role model needs to be perfect or gets binned. What message does that send our kids?
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Will did wrong (so did Chris rock btw) but that's ridiculous.
Shouldn’t that be called fast with the fists? Disgraced actor now!👎
KarinaMimoun Come on, he was paid. To bring awareness to alopecia 😁😁
Netflix? Now this I don't understand.
Good - I honestly don’t want to see him again - the slap and his yelling caused me to experience PTSD again. If you you haven’t been beaten and yelled at you won’t understand.
At last, some action 👍
If you check that mistake, then your mistake wouldn't have checked you
For a slap?! What would happen if someone actually murdered somebody?! Hollywood promotes violence then shuns ppl out for doing it!? What sense does this make
Netflix isnt what it used to be. Now it’s policing family members sharing accounts. They jacked up their price and the movies and shows are not great. HBO Max is much better.
99% of the replies to this tweet are from people who absolutely did not bother to read the story. 🤦🏾♂️
And that my people is how you end your successful career successfully!
Netflix backed away from Bright 2 & Fast and Loose!
First of all....netflix should not support the Russian propaganda if it really doesn't support abuse and violence. Hypocrits 🤷♀️
Tiffany Cross got it wrong. It wasn't only black men who understood. It wasn't a beating by Will Smith, but a statement. That's why such a light hit. It was the woman he loved and the barer of his children. Rock knew he had gone overboard too. A comedian should know limits.
A man doesn’t just suddenly become violent for the first time in his life on the biggest night of his career on live television…….
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Yet so many others have done MUCH worse and Netflix still supports them, Yet a slap prompts them to silence a movie that features him. freewillsmith
That's what you get soy boy
Good!!
This is how companies react to controversies ‘cos of cancel culture. The slight chance that they will be dragged into it is all it takes.
He messed it up big time. He ruined a complete live tv show and had the chance to speak up in global television but continued to believe his own twisted world where violence is how you solve things. And now he decides to quit before being let go? He is sooo full of himself.
F U Will Smith... we as a ppl and Americans are tired of dealing with you, your unfaithful wife that sleeps with your son's friend in your house, and your weird demon kids, WE DONE WITH THIS GAME. Get Help.
Can Netflix back away from that Bright abomination… I mean sequel? Asking for myself
Great 👏
Approved!!
I hate what he did. I dislike his wife. But I think enough is enough. No need to ruin his entire career over this. He has profusely apologized, resigned from “The Academy“ (🤷♀️).As others on here already said, many celebrities have done worse. A lot are too full of themselves.
Its in the back burner, not shelved....I am sure it won't go ahead in full steam until this media insanity is over so the reporting is sketchy.
MMA maven Joe Rogan is now the only celebrity qualified to host the Academy Awards.
The saddest thing is the fallout could perhaps have been mitigated had Will, instead of rambling in his speech about 'protecting' in an attempt to justify his actions, had Chris come out and apologized face to face like a man, shook hands, hugged, whatever, if that were possible.
All these company will be losing out big time. Just watch.
Monique & LeeDaniels new movie DemonHouse is the only thing saving Netflix from being cancelled by me!
I see you, all you people claiming it was a publicity stunt. That's not how risk-averse Hollywood works, hunty.
Sigh...
Pull out over a slap? That's stupid AF!!! PLEASE people make mistakes and WE are not turning on Will. Whites back crooked murderous cops everyday. So how the hell they going to turn on this man alllll the millions he's made their Grimy Azzess!!!
Will Smith = Box Office poison
Consequences, but I think he's prepared.
Fast and Loose was more suited to Jada anyway
Really? Hypocritical much?
Yet, Cuties remains on the platform.
FFS
deray Wack I still got love for Mr Smith and always will
well done netflix
Fck netflix
This is ridiculous at this point
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Good decision, don't choose a violent person
Is it a fast and furious parody? 🤣
Looks like Netflix wants to f**k with anybody but Will too.
Mel Gibson’s career has never been the same. I doubt that Will Smith’s career will ever fully recover. There are just too many folks in Hollywood who won’t want to work with him. Not to mention the way he’s damaged his reputation in the eyes of the movie watching public. Oh well!
Will was way out of line, apologised twice and is facing disciplinary action from the academy. Comedians get to tear Will a new one for eternity. That should have been it. Losing roles over the incident is an extreme overreaction and unnecessary.
It wasn’t bc of the outrage, the movie was having problems with the director for a while. will smith has seen no consequences
netflix issa joke for this. Will Smith movies will always slap.
Dave Chappelle continuous offensive jokes to trans community, cool, Will Smith, one moment of rage in defense of his wife, bad. I see where priorities lie.
Hancock gone wild
Also, no one has said what he did was right. He acknowledges his mistake. Quit pushing your private agendas through his misery. This was not an abusive slap it was a slap based on a tasteless joke made about his sick wife.
damn, i would've wanted to see it.. i'm sure it would've been a hit!
Netflix backs away. Sure, when he makes them millions they love him. He screws up and they dump him. Netflix = pigs. Leave him alone. Move on people. I don’t him, but at least he stood up for his wife.
His wife is sick. Who knows what else is going on his life...he is probably stressed out. He stood up for his wife. He apologized. Come on haters get over it. Why do the media constantly tear people down.
Good job
Good job. The fucker was laughing throughout the joke and then partying afterwards. I’m all for standing of spouse / partner’s right but match action with action, not escalation. If you didn’t like, sure you could shout and abuse (what he did after what HE DID) but … the fuck!
Director/former stuntman David Leitch dropped out BEFORE the Oscars moment, to Direct 'Fall Guy'...a film based on the series about a stuntman. That decision was a creative choice to go for the project that speaks to him the most (about a stuntman) & not b/c of Will Smith.
For what?
Weird. The slap doesn’t make me more or less interested in anything Will Smith does. I can’t believe anyone gives a shit.
Thank YOU netflix Doing what TheAcademy won’t do! 🖕🏾to The Academy and WillSmith
When keeping it real goes wrong
In his acting he been tought make slap look harder looks why didnt he punch him just saying ?
****NEVER FORGET*** Will and jadapsmith financed the 'Village School' based on the evil criminal principles of the $cientology Cult of Family Separation kirstiealley jennaelfman
and yet they proudly provide Johnny Depp’s films when he’s a court proven wife beater..
You can’t even stand by him in his hard times
Good decision, no place for violence ppl 👏👏👏👏
Will was wrong but did y'all even give him time to make up for his mistake? No, f'ing cancel culture at it again.
this is some bullshit lol netflix don’t have this energy for anyone else even if you thought the slap was uncalled for this is ridiculous
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