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Netflix cancels Halle Berry’s ‘The Mothership’ over production woes

‘The Mothership,’ directed by Matthew Charman, follows the story of Sara Morse (Berry), a single mother adapting to life after her husband mysteriously disappears.

Statesman Web | February 2, 2024 9:29 am

Netflix cancels Halle Berry’s ‘The Mothership’ over production woes

Netflix has made a sudden decision to shelve Halle Berry’s upcoming film, “The Mothership,” just before its anticipated release. In a recent press event, Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, shed light on the reasons behind the move, citing a combination of “production” and “creative” challenges.

Bajaria disclosed that both the streaming giant’s executive team and the creative minds behind the film, including Halle Berry, reached a consensus to abandon the project. The decision was not taken lightly, with Bajaria emphasizing the rarity of such occurrences given the vast array of content Netflix produces. Despite keeping the details under wraps, Bajaria stressed that everyone involved, both talent and the streaming platform, unanimously agreed it was in the best interest to halt the movie’s release.

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“The Mothership,” directed by Matthew Charman, follows the story of Sara Morse (Berry), a single mother adapting to life after her husband mysteriously disappears. The plot revolves around the discovery of an extraterrestrial object beneath their farmhouse that may have linkage to his vanishing act. Filming wrapped up nearly three years ago, but the project encountered post-production delays, with reshoots requiring adjustments due to the aging of child actors.

While this decision may surprise fans, it’s not unprecedented in the film industry. Warner Bros. similarly scrapped “Batgirl” in 2022 and “Coyote vs. Acme” in the previous year, despite positive feedback from test audiences. Despite the setback, Halle Berry enthusiasts won’t have to wait too long for her next venture. She is ready to grace the screen in Netflix’s “The Union” this summer, alongside Mark Wahlberg and J.K. Simmons.