The streaming industry has shown some very interesting sides to Hollywood in recent years. The cancellation of Batgirl made by Warner Bros Discovery shook the studio to its core, with many other projects being axed in its wake. Additionally, other streaming services have made similar decisions, and it’s just been revealed that Netflix has now scrapped another completely filmed movie.
Netflix has been making numerous changes with so many competitors on their tail. With price changes, the introduction of ads, and the recent deal to air WWE Raw, they are clearly doing whatever it takes to evolve with a growing entertainment landscape.
Unfortunately, that also means scrapping a highly-anticipated movie. Now, much like the aforementioned Batgirl, it seems as though this movie scrapped by Netflix will likewise disappear for good.
The sci-fi movie The Mothership was first announced several years ago. The film, which was intended for a release on the streaming platform Netflix, starred Halle Berry in the lead role. According to Jeff Sneider, however, a source close to the situation revealed that “these kinds of decisions are never easy and not taken lightly,” with The Mothership having apparently been scrapped due to post-production issues.
The source claims that the film “couldn’t be completed” despite having been completely filmed. It’s certainly disappointing, especially for those looking forward to the movie. The project was given a logline which reveals the plot “follows Sara Morse (Berry) one year since her husband mysteriously vanished from their rural farm. When she discovers a strange, extraterrestrial object underneath their home, Sara and her kids embark on a race to find their husband, father, and most importantly – the truth.”
Matthew Charman wrote the screenplay which he also directed. In addition to Berry starring in the film, she would have also executive produced. The cast also included Molly Parker and Omari Hardwick.
It’s disappointing to see Hollywood so easily scrap films more frequently than ever before. As moviegoers, filmmakers, and actors all become frustrated with studios that make such decisions, we’ll have to see if this practice ever comes to an end.