Will Smith has been presented with another dilemma as he continues to deal with the fallout from his Chris Rock face-slapping Oscars moment. The sad occurrence has led the Men in Black actor to postpone several projects, the most recent being the comedy This Joka. Will’s Roku show, for which he served as executive producer, still needs to receive a second season order. Even though the streaming site claimed it had “nothing to do with the Oscars event,” the cancellation comes at a terrible moment for the actor.
He was set to play a mafia lord who loses his memory in the thriller Fast and Loose, but Netflix has paused production, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
According to the article, Apple TV+ will not comment on the 2022 film Emancipation, and Sony has halted development on Bad Boys 4.
Will has been barred from attending Academy events for the next ten years due to the heinous Oscars incident.
We’d want to offer our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Rock for managing the issue so calmly. The Academy also issued a statement expressing regret for handling the incident.
We’d want to offer our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Rock for managing the issue so calmly. The Academy also issued a statement expressing regret for handling the incident.
During our telecast, we appreciate our hosts’, nominees’, presenters’, and winners’ professionalism and composure.”
Will, who earned a standing ovation and won Best Actor for King Richard, said, “I welcome and accept the Academy’s decision.”
Will delivered an emotional speech to discuss his actions when he announced his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
“I responded immediately to the Academy’s notice of the disciplinary hearing,” he asserted. And I intend to assume full responsibility for my actions.”
“At the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, I behaved in an unexpected, agonizing, and unacceptable manner.
Many individuals have been harmed as a result of my actions, including Chris, his family, countless friends and loved ones, everyone present, and spectators across the world who were watching at home. I betrayed the Academy’s trust.”
“I denied other nominees and winners the opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for their extraordinary achievements,” he went on.
“I want the Academy to keep doing the excellent job of fostering innovation and aesthetic expression in film,” he added, adding, “I want the spotlight to be returned to those who deserve it for their achievements.”
“As a result, I am resigning from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts, and I agree to take any additional action the Board deems appropriate,” Will ended.
