Thandiwe Newton has denied claims she was sacked from her leading role in the new Magic Mike film over a heated argument with co-star Channing Tatum
The actress, 49, has exited Magic Mike's Last Dance after 11 days of filming with Channing, 41, due to a 'family matter' and she will be replaced in the role by Salma Hayek, 55. The alleged argument between the actors, which was said to be 'unimaginably vicious', was over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. A Warner Bros.
Pictures spokesperson said: 'Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Magic Mike's Last Dance to deal with family matters'. The statement comes after insiders told The Sun that Thandiwe is planning on suing studio chiefs at Warner Bros over the incident. The argument reportedly took place on location in Paddington, London and culminated with Channing driving off set in his car.
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