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Reports indicate that Keira Knightley quit the Apple TV+ series "The Essex Serpent" six weeks before starting production.
Hollywood actress Keira Knightly was set to join the ranks of Apple TV+ superstars for the adaptation of "The Essex Serpent." She left the series before production could start citing "family reasons."
The report from Variety states that she was not comfortable with the extended period of childcare required for the near five-month production. This is the first major star to leave Apple TV+ production due to the pandemic, though many shows have delayed production of their premiere or second season because of it.
"The Essex Serpent" is adapted from a novel which follows a newly widowed woman who moves to Essex. She is then intrigued by a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent who has returned to the area.
Apple is investing greatly in its streaming service and hopes to draw new users in with a new "Apple TV 6" set top box, a subscription bundle called Apple One, and an extended free trial. "The Essex Serpent" does not have a release window selected, but will likely debut sometime in 2021.
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"the ranks of Apple TV+ superstars"
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When Sandra Bullock filled in at the last minute for some other actress (Angelina Jolie) who left suddenly before production started on "Gravity," Bullock got paid $20 million PLUS 15% of the movie's gross, plus 15% on all future DVDs and other releases, giving her a total of over $70 million for the one movie alone. Probably $100 million when future releases are added up. It is normal for production companies to pay extra for a quality name actor at the last minute. And it didn't hurt Bullock (or the production company) that Gravity exceeded box office expectations.
However don't forget that Bullock also pays her agency a hefty percentage. The maximum legal percentage an agency can charge (in some states) is 25%. But don't forget they negotiated her salary so maybe they deserve a good share.
She should’ve considered getting the COVID treatment Remdesivir.
People make decisions everyday about their family and good to see someone deciding raising their kids are more important than making a show.
FYI Americans, Essex Girls are the Brit equivalent of Valley Girls...
