John Boyega quits Netflix movie Rebel Ridge mid-filming due to ‘family reasons’
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metro.co.ukJohn Boyega has been forced to quit his Netflix movie, Rebel Ridge, due to ‘family reasons’. The Star Wars actor was signed up to play the lead role in the thriller, which is being directed by Jeremy Saulnier.
Filming began on May 3 in Louisiana and John is believed to have already shot scenes. According to Deadline, producers are now searching for John’s replacement and are expected to have an actor confirmed in a matter of days.
A Netflix spokesperson told the publication: ‘Rebel Ridge is pausing temporarily as we look to re-cast John Boyega who needed to leave the project for family reasons. ‘We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production.
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