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The screenwriter, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2019, was tapped by the studio to work on a feature adaptation for toy brand Hasbro in February, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported.
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Paramount Pictures is not moving forward with a Max Landis movie GI Joe The film is confirmed by sources Hollywood Reporter.
Landis was originally tapped by the studio to work on feature adaptations for Hasbro’s toy brand and one of their major franchise IPs, GI Joe. THR It was exclusively reported in February. The project was supposed to be a comeback from the creator after sexual misconduct allegations in 2019.
However, Paramount has now moved on from Landis’ treatment of the film, although the studio is still in talks with other writers and awaiting scripts. One of them is being Good gemstones Stars Danny McBride, who is set to work on a separate script for atmosphere. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, shooter) is the product behind atmosphere films.
Paramount did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Landis, son Trading places The director, John Landis, is a screenwriter who was accused of sexual misconduct in late 2010 during the height of the #MeToo movement and has not worked since 2019. At the time, several women came forward and spoke out about Landis’ alleged behavior, accusing him of sexual and emotional abuse. After the 2019 expose by The daily monsterHe was dropped by his representatives, CAA and Writ Large, and the projects he had been working on died. No charges have been filed against Landis.
Three years ago, Landis addressed what he described as serious mistakes in relationships, describing himself as a toxic partner to his girlfriends. “I understand why some people hate me,” Landis said in a YouTube video at the time.
diverse He was the first to break the news.
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