The bidding war had reportedly reached £10 million before both platforms pulled out. READ MORE: BBC The Split: What happened at the end of series two? A source told The Sun: "Netflix and Apple+ have quietly removed their bids for a Will Smith biopic and will instead relocate the funds and develop original ideas from new black actors. "Working with Will has become a risky business.
They now plan on developing ideas with more family friendly stars like Mike Epps and Michael B. Jordan. " The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Will quit the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after the incident.
And he faces a hearing on April 18 which will determine whether he gets to keep his Best Actor Oscar, won for his role as Richard Williams, the father of tennis players Serena and Venus Williams, in King Richard. Stay up to date with the latest celebrity and TV news with showbiz updates from our daily newsletter here.
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