Will Smith’s future projects reportedly paused after Oscars slap controversy

Academy award-winning actor Will Smith’s upcoming film projects’ development have been paused following the actor’s shocking reaction of slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, reports.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has halted production on Smith’s thriller film Fast And Loose following the infamous incident at the Oscars.

The report further stated that Sony has similarly paused production on Bad Boys 4 which was in active development prior to the Oscars.

Smith was reportedly given 40 pages of script for the upcoming installment of Bad Boys franchise before Sony opted out.

Moreover, Apple TV+ also declined to comment regarding the release date of film Emancipation, which was scheduled for 2022 release.

Last month, the Pursuit of Happyness actor slapped the comedian on-stage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards ceremony after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.

Following his public apology over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and described his actions as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.”