Warner Bros. did not axe a $10 million Robert De Niro project for being “woke.” Despite the rumor circulating online, it’s as fictional as De Niro’s movie roles. A recent post claimed the studio dropped the project due to the actor’s alleged “wokeness,” but this claim is as empty as a movie theater during a romance flick marathon.
There’s no concrete evidence to support this tinseltown tale. The National Association of Broadcasters’ decision to retract an award from De Niro had nothing to do with any cancellation by Warner Bros., but rather his political comments during Trump’s trial – seems like politics and Hollywood have more drama than an action-packed blockbuster!
The source of this rumor, Esspots, admits on their website that they serve up satirical content faster than popcorn at a movie premiere. So, next time you encounter such sensational news, take it with a pinch of salt and maybe a little extra butter for good measure.
Warner Bros.’s clarification through Reuters adds some much-needed reality to this wild rumor, debunking it like a bad sequel idea. So, in conclusion, don’t believe everything you read online – especially if it sounds as far-fetched as casting aliens in a historical biopic!