Streaming giant Netflix has decided to scrap the release of the much-anticipated science-fiction film “The Mothership,” starring Halle Berry, following a series of post-production delays. The movie, which concluded filming in 2021, faced challenges in reaching completion, as confirmed by Variety.
Directed by Matthew Charman, known for his work on “Bridge of Spies,” “The Mothership” unfolds a year after the mysterious disappearance of Berry’s character’s husband from their rural farm. As a single mother, Sara Morse and her children stumble upon an extraterrestrial object beneath their home, sparking a journey to unveil the truth behind the patriarch’s vanishing act. The cast includes Molly Parker and Omari Hardwick alongside Halle Berry.
This development marks “The Mothership” as the latest Hollywood production to be abandoned post-filming. In a trend that emerged since 2022, Warner Bros. opted to cancel three movies, namely John Cena’s “Coyote vs. Acme,” the DC adventure “Batgirl” with a budget of $90 million, and the animated feature “Scoob! Holiday Haunt,” citing tax write-offs as the rationale.
Despite the setback, Halle Berry remains committed to collaborating with Netflix on future projects. She is set to star in the action film “The Union,” where she will share the screen with Mark Wahlberg, portraying a construction worker drawn into the world of espionage by his former high school girlfriend. Additionally, Netflix has supported Berry’s directorial debut, “Bruised,” a sports drama premiering at the Toronto Film Festival in 2020. The film revolves around a disgraced MMA fighter reconnecting with her estranged son while reclaiming her power.
