By Moboluwade Tobiloba
American rap lord and actor, O’Shea Jackson popularly known as Ice Cube has refused to star in Sony’s comedy “Oh Hell No,” after refusing a request from the film’s producers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jackson was set to star alongside comedian Jack Black who is currently out due to an injury from a prior project.
According to the Hollywood reporter, the Sony film was looking to shoot this winter in Hawaii where all of the cast members were expected to be vaccinated in accordance with production rules.
The filmmaker behind Netflix’s breakout comedy Bad Trip, Kitao Sakurai has been confirmed as the film director.
The Hollywood Reporter also reported that the studio is looking to find a replacement for Ice Cube, who walked from a $9 million payday.
Neither Sony nor the actor’s management have released a statement addressing the actor’s exit.
Although the reason behind his refusal and exit is yet to be revealed, this is the second project the star has walked away from in recent months.
Cube was set to star in the boxing film “Flint Strong,” but news say he’s no longer involved.
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