In a surprising turn of events, actor Will Smith has stepped down from his lead role in the highly anticipated action film, ‘Sugar Bandits.’ While the 55-year-old star will no longer appear on-screen, he remains involved with the project as a producer through his production company, Westbrook.
Scheduling Conflicts Cause Departure
Smith’s decision to exit the film as an actor is reportedly due to scheduling conflicts. Although the specific project causing the conflict remains unclear, the decision has put ‘Sugar Bandits’ on hold, with production slated to begin in the coming months.
A Big-Budget Action Flick
‘Sugar Bandits’ is based on Chuck Hogan’s novel ‘Devils in Exile’ and has an impressive $80 million budget. With Stefano Sollima, known for directing ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ and ‘Gomorrah,’ at the helm, the film is expected to be an action-packed thriller.
Despite Smith’s departure from the lead role, the future of ‘Sugar Bandits’ remains promising, with Westbrook and AGC Studios committed to recasting the part and delivering a high-octane cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.
