American actress Halle Maria Berry’s film was turned down by the esteemed TV network Netflix.
Netflix has decided not to release Halle Berry’s highly anticipated sci-fi film, “The Mothership,” according to reports from US media outlets.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that the streaming giant made the decision due to significant reshoots required during the post-production stage.
Filming for “The Mothership” was completed by co-producer Halle Berry and her team in 2021, with an initial release planned for 2022.
Despite being part of Berry’s multi-picture partnership with Netflix, neither the actress nor the streaming platform has made any public comments regarding the cancellation.
The film, touted as a sci-fi adventure, follows Sara Morse (played by Halle Berry) a year after her husband mysteriously disappears from their rural farm.
Netflix had initially announced the project in February 2021, building anticipation with a captivating trailer that promised an extraterrestrial journey in search of truth and family.
Sources cited by various US entertainment news outlets suggest that prolonged delays in post-production were the primary reason for Netflix’s decision not to move forward with the release.
“The Mothership” was set to be the directorial feature debut for British Oscar nominee Matthew Charman. Despite this setback, Halle Berry remains engaged with Netflix, having debuted on the platform as a director with the drama “Bruised” in 2020. She is also set to co-star in the upcoming action thriller, “The Union,” alongside Mark Wahlberg.
Netflix recently reported a surge in sign-ups at the end of last year, attributing the growth to a crackdown on password-sharing and increased customer engagement. With over 13.1 million new subscriptions in the final quarter of 2023, the streaming giant is confident in its growth trajectory and has plans to raise prices.