John Cena speaks out about Coyote vs. Acme’s shelving by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Logline
John Cena shares his thoughts on the shelving of Coyote vs. Acme by Warner Bros. Discovery, referring to it as a “good movie” and discussing the tough realities of the film industry.
Breakdown
- John Cena addressed the shelving of Coyote vs. Acme during an interview.
- Cena believes the movie was well-made and expressed a sense of ownership due to his emotional investment.
- Warner Bros. Discovery scrapped the movie for a tax write-down, a controversial decision previously applied to other films.
- Despite public backlash, the studio did not accept offers from other studios to release the film.
Plot Beats
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Cast and Crew
- John Cena
- Directed by Dave Green
- Written by Samy Burch, with the story also involving James Gunn and Jeremy Slater
Buzz and Highlights
- The shelving of Coyote vs. Acme follows similar decisions by Warner Bros. Discovery, evoking significant public and industry pushback.
- The movie’s cancellation raised discussions about the economic decisions behind shelving completed films.
Production Notes
- Coyote vs. Acme was filmed in February 2022.
- The film was initially set to release on July 21, 2023.
- Shelved in November 2023 for a $30 million tax write-down.
Closing Credits
John Cena emphasizes the importance of trusting the process in the film industry, despite the emotional investment and eventual shelving of projects.
Source: TheWrap
