A Volition Smith biopic that was in the works may no longer exist happening later on losing interest from both Netflix and Apple tree Boob tube+. Just concluding month, it was reported that the streamers were both putting upwards big money with their respective bids to secure the rights to the motion-picture show. The plan for the movie is for it to be based on the actor's best-selling autobiography, Volition, which was released terminal yr. However, a new report claims that Netflix and Apple tree Goggle box+ take withdrawn their bids with plans to funnel that money into other projects.

"Netflix and Apple tree+ accept quietly removed their bids for a Will Smith biopic and volition instead relocate the funds and develop original ideas from new black actors," a source said to be close to the project told The Sun. "Working with Will has become a risky business. They now plan on developing ideas with more than family unit-friendly stars like Mike Epps and Michael B. Jordan."

This news is not exactly surprising, given what's been happening with other projects that were in development involving Smith. It was recently reported that Netflix had shelved Fast and Loose, a planned movie that would have starred Smith in the lead role. The sequel Bad Boys 4 was getting pretty far forth in pre-production but that movie has also been put on pause in light of Smith's Oscars scandal.

For those still catching up with the fiasco that happened at the Oscars, Smith smacked Chris Rock on alive goggle box with millions watching around the world after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith. The backlash was immense and firsthand, every bit many viewers were calling for Smith to be removed from the building if not arrested and charged criminally. Many on social media have said they will no longer back up Smith's projects moving forward, and it would seem that Netflix and Apple TV+ are amongst those that have taken notice of the controversy.

Volition Smith Might Lose His Best Lead Actor Oscar

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On the night he attacked Chris Rock, Will Smith won his outset University Accolade, landing the Oscar for Best Lead Player with his King Richard functioning. The actor delivered a oral communication through tears while accepting the honor, and there has been additional backlash aimed at the Academy for permitting this to happen. Many feel that Smith should accept been butterfingers from earning an honor afterwards getting vehement with a presenter at the ceremony.

This could still happen. While Smith has resigned from the University of his own volition, in that location may be additional consequences that are coming his way. The incident is under formal review at the Academy and it is possible that he could finish up having his Oscar rescinded. In his resignation letter, Smith stated that he was willing to accept whatever of the consequences that may come up as a result of his deportment.

"I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attending for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible piece of work it does to back up creativity and artistry in moving picture," Smith said. "So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Flick Arts and Sciences, and will take any farther consequences the Board deems advisable. Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again let violence to overtake reason."

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