As per the report by Screen Rant, Netflix is said to have canceled plans for a sequel to "Bright", starring Will Smith. "Bright" is a Netflix original film released in 2017.
The film, directed by David Ayer and written by Max Landis, follows a detective (Smith) and his Orc companion (Joel Edgerton) as they try to retrieve a powerful wand before the wicked monsters that inhabit their version of Earth.
"Bright", per Screen Rant, was not well received by industry critics, garnering only a 27% Rotten Tomatoes critics score, but it was a hit with viewers, receiving an 83% audience rating.
In January 2018, a month after the first film's release, the sequel was confirmed, Complex reported.
According to a recent tweet from Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw, Netflix has "abandoned" its plans for "Bright 2". Shaw was tweeting an article about Smith's National Geographic film being delayed due to the now-famous "Oscars slap" incident with Chris Rock.
While Shaw mentioned "Bright 2's" cancellation as a footnote to his tweet, the reporter stated that it has nothing to do with Smith's "Oscars slap".
NatGeo has delayed the start of production on its big Will Smith show following the Slap. But it's still happening.
Netflix has also abandoned plans to make a sequel to Brright, but that is unrelated to the incident.@chrispalmeri https://t.co/rj5T5RNc3y— Lucas Shaw (@Lucas_Shaw) April 21, 2022
Some Projects of Smith Were Either Delayed or Abandoned Due to the Slapping Incident
Complex, citing the Bloomberg report in Shaw's tweet, said Smith's National Geographic film that has been delayed due to the now-famous "Oscars slap" is the nature series "Pole to Pole." The actor's journeys to the South and North Poles were intended to be documented in the series. "Pole to Pole" would be Smith's third NatGeo series, following "One Strange Rock" in 2018 and "Welcome to Earth" in 2021. Production will now begin in the fall, rather than next month.
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It was said that Smith's projects with Netflix, such as the action film "Fast and Loose," have also been delayed. However, "The Council," a criminal biopic on Netflix, as well as another installment of "Bad Boys," appear to be moving forward,
Complex said the reason for the cancellation of "Bright 2" has yet to be revealed. Perhaps the streaming service wasn't pleased with how far the project had progressed since it was first announced. It's also likely that Netflix's recent subscriber loss has made "Bright 2" a casualty. However, until more information is released, the film's cancellation remains a matter of conjecture.
So What Exactly Is the So-Called Smith's 'Oscars Slap'?
Good to Know mentioned that Oscars is one of the most watched and cherished evenings of the year, where Hollywood's elite walk the red carpet and then take their seats to find out who captivated the Academy in this year's film offerings.
Smith came to the stage and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith didn't seem thrilled by the comedian's comment that Jada's shaved hairdo reminded him of the classic film character G.I. Jane. Since 2018, Jada has been vocal about her hair loss condition, Alopecia.
While Smith won his first Oscar for his latest film King Richard, as per CNET, he has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years because of the slap.
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