A biopic about Will Smith's life looks to be over as Netflix and Apple+ have reportedly pulled out of the plans amid the recent Oscars scandal.
Both streaming giants had been fighting for the rights to host a film about the life of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Men In Black star.
The movie is based on his bestselling autobiography which was released last year.However, after Will hit Chris Rock at the Oscars, Netflix and Apple+ appear to have reprioritised.According to The Sun, a source revealed: “Netflix and Apple+ have quietly removed their bids for a Will Smith biopic and will instead relocate the funds and develop original ideas from new black actors.“Working with Will has become a risky business."They now plan on developing ideas with more family friendly stars like Mike Epps and Michael B.
Jordan.” Will has been laying low since the Oscar ceremony in LA which saw him invade the stage to slap the event show host, 57, after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.
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