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LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Will Smith’s deliberate biopic is reportedly again within the pipeline. Sources mentioned Netflix, which halted talks over a movie of the actor’s life within the wake of his Oscars slap scandal, are reportedly trying to reopen stalled negotiations.
A supply informed The Sun: “Will was left out in the cold by Netflix and Apple+ in the wake of the slap. He has since apologised and stepped out of the spotlight for a lengthy period. With this in mind, it is broadly agreed enough time has passed to let the dust settle. It has been made clear discussions can be started again about a biopic which Netflix were interested in.
“Arguably, the slap, and the fallout, are pivotal moments in Will’s life and can develop into a part of the storyline of his life. Netflix desires to be a part of these conversations and Will’s crew have little question Apple will observe go well with,” reports aceshowbiz.com.
Smith was earlier this month seen in public for the first time since he slapped comedian Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars for comparing his 50-year-old wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaven head to GI Jane’s buzzcut.
He stormed the stage to deliver the slap, before tearfully picking up the best actor award for his role in ‘King Richard’, about the father of tennis icons Serena Williams and Venus Williams.
Will lay low for weeks in the wake of the slap and was said to have travelled to India for a spiritual retreat.
He then issued an apology via video online last month and said he was “deeply remorseful.”
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Will Smith’s deliberate biopic is reportedly again within the pipeline. Sources mentioned Netflix, which halted talks over a movie of the actor’s life within the wake of his Oscars slap scandal, are reportedly trying to reopen stalled negotiations.
A supply informed The Sun: “Will was unnoticed within the chilly by Netflix and Apple+ within the wake of the slap. He has since apologised and stepped out of the highlight for a prolonged interval. With this in thoughts, it’s broadly agreed sufficient time has handed to let the mud settle. It has been made clear discussions may be began once more a few biopic which Netflix had been inquisitive about.
“Arguably, the slap, and the fallout, are pivotal moments in Will’s life and will become part of the storyline of his life. Netflix wants to be part of those conversations and Will’s team have no doubt Apple will follow suit,” stories aceshowbiz.com.
Smith was earlier this month seen in public for the primary time since he slapped comic Chris Rock at this yr’s Oscars for evaluating his 50-year-old spouse Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaven head to GI Jane’s buzzcut.
He stormed the stage to ship the slap, earlier than tearfully selecting up the very best actor award for his function in ‘King Richard’, concerning the father of tennis icons Serena Williams and Venus Williams.
Will lay low for weeks within the wake of the slap and was mentioned to have travelled to India for a religious retreat.
He then issued an apology through video on-line final month and mentioned he was “deeply remorseful.”
