Production on Matthew McConaughey’s newest project, Dallas Sting, was just six weeks away from commencement when the production company, Skydance, pulled the plug.
The film was set to be a drama based on the true story of a Dallas women’s soccer team comprising of high school girls. In 1984, the team went to China to compete in the first world championship for women’s soccer. This is set against the background of U.S. President Ronald Reagan attempting to open up relations with China.
According to Deadline, Skydance and various producers pulled out of the project over an impropriety they were made aware of. They launched an investigation and discovered that the allegations were serious. Details over this impropriety haven’t been released. McConaughey has also pulled out of the project.
McConaughey was set to star as the coach, Bill Kinder, who led the team to upset victories over Japan, China, Australia and Italy. Kinder had no experience with soccer before forming the team.
Simply getting the team to the championship required a huge effort. Kinder was forced to get a reference from a gynaecologist to assert that playing soccer wouldn’t harm a woman’s reproductive organs. He even had to charge $85,000 on his credit cards for plane tickets to get the girls to China. Everyone expected them to lose badly, instead they far exceeded expectations.
Unfortunately, this picture will never see the light of day.
For more, Steven Spielberg believes his upcoming film, The Fabelmans, is so personal it was “hard to get through.”
3 Things to Think About When Buying an Electric or Hybrid Car
Before you buy an electric car, it’s important to check that it’s something that would work for you, or if a hybrid might work out better.
The Bulgari Octo Roma A Less Edgy Finissimo?
The Bulgari Octo Roma has been updated and tweaked, and while it isn’t as edgy as the Finissimo, they are more vasual and versatile.
Cracks Appearing at Red Bull or Just Wishful Thinking?
Are there genuine cracks starting to appear at Red Bull or is this simple wishful thinking for the haters?
The W Hotel Sydney Finally Gives us a First Look and Opening Date
After missing its 2020 release date, the W Hotel Sydney is finally opening in 2023.
THEORY: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are not Switching Teams
The rumours have suggested that Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton which switch to each other’s respective teams, but that seems like a load of bull.
The Longines Spirit Flyback Ensures Its Wearer is Soaring
Longines have given their nod to their heritage with a reinterpreted flyback chronograph with their new Spirit Flyback.
