Heartfelt Reflections: Will Forte Shares Emotional Response to Coyote Vs. Acme Movie's Cancellation
Forte shares his heartfelt thoughts after watching the completed movie.
Will Forte, star of Coyote vs. Acme, recently took to social media to express his emotions regarding the movie's cancellation. Directed by Dave Green, the film has been making headlines since Warner Bros decided to pull the plug on its release. The $70 million project, featuring John Cena and a combination of live-action and animation, was fully completed in 2022, only to be shelved in November 2023.
Following a private screening of the movie at a funeral, Forte shared a poignant letter on X (previously known as Twitter) discussing his thoughts on the unfortunate turn of events. Read on for his heartfelt reflections.
Twitter article posted by Will Forte
The actor reflects on his experience of watching the movie and appreciates the dedication of the cast and crew, commending them for creating a film that is consistently humorous, visually impressive, heartfelt, and emotionally impactful. Despite expressing confusion and frustration over Warner Bros.' choice not to release the film, he reassures the team that their work is something to be proud of.
Coyote vs. Acme's Cancellation Timeline Explained
Why Warner Bros. Shelved The Project
Wile E Coyote from Looney Tunes with an Acme detonator - Why Warner Bros. Shelved The Project - Coyote vs. Acme's Cancellation Timeline Explained
Following the completion of the movie, Warner Bros. decided to shelve Coyote vs. Acme in November 2023 for a tax write-down of $30 million. However, due to a strong backlash from social media users and members of the film industry, the company eventually reversed this decision, to some extent. Warner Bros. granted the filmmakers permission to explore other distribution options for Coyote vs. Acme, giving the film a new opportunity to reach audiences.
A damning report from TheWrap earlier this month revealed that Warner Bros. was asking for $75-$85 million for the movie from potential buyers. Despite interest from Netflix, Amazon, and Paramount, the company turned down their counteroffers, ultimately leading to the movie being unsold. Additionally, the report mentioned that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and other executives did not even view the movie.
Coyote vs. Acme becomes the third film to be put on hold by Warner Bros. Discovery, following Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt in 2022. These cancellations are part of a larger strategy by Zaslav to trim expenses and lessen debt following a period of extravagant spending in the past. The unfortunate situation surrounding Coyote vs. Acme is exacerbated by the film's positive reception, potentially causing filmmakers and actors to reconsider collaborating with Warner Bros. in the future.
No One Will Save You director Brian Duffield has already revealed that he won't be working with Warner Bros. Discovery after the cancellation of Coyote vs. Acme .
Source: Will Forte/ X
Editor's P/S:
It is disheartening to learn about the cancellation of "Coyote vs. Acme" after it was completed. Will Forte's heartfelt letter and the positive feedback from those who have seen the film suggest that it is a well-crafted and entertaining project. The decision by Warner Bros. to shelve the film, despite the efforts of the cast and crew, is puzzling and disappointing.
The financial considerations behind the decision are understandable, but it is a shame that a film of this quality will not receive a wider release. The tax write-off and the lack of interest from potential buyers are unfortunate consequences of the current industry landscape. It is concerning that these factors are leading to the cancellation of promising projects, potentially affecting the livelihoods of filmmakers and actors. The positive reception of "Coyote vs. Acme" should have been a testament to its potential, and it is a missed opportunity for audiences to experience a unique and enjoyable film.
