In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed actor Will Smith has stepped away from his starring role in the upcoming action movie “Sugar Bandits.” The 55-year-old Oscar winner was set to play a former special forces soldier who leads an elite vigilante squad working to eliminate the drug trade in Boston, based on the novel “Devils in Exile” by Chuck Hogan.
However, just before the film was expected to begin production, Smith has now opted to remain attached to the project solely as a producer through his company Westbrook.
According to reports from Deadline, the actor’s departure is due to “scheduling conflicts” that prevented him from continuing in the lead role.
The news has left the film’s backers and fans wondering about the future of the project. With Smith no longer headlining the movie, there are concerns about whether investors will remain interested in the film without its original star power.
Despite the setback, the production company remains hopeful that “Sugar Bandits” will move forward as planned. However, it remains to be seen if the film will be able to find a suitable replacement for Smith or if the project will need to be significantly altered without its leading man.
The sudden exit comes just weeks after exciting news about a long-awaited sequel to one of Smith’s previous films, raising questions about the actor’s current commitments and future projects.
As the entertainment industry waits to see how this situation unfolds, one thing is clear: the loss of Will Smith’s star power is a significant blow to the anticipated action thriller “Sugar Bandits.” Fans and industry insiders alike will be closely following any updates on the film’s progress and the search for a new leading man.
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