Netflix Scraps Halle Berry’s Sci-Fi Film “The Mothership” Due to Post-Production Delays
In a recent development, Netflix has decided to cancel the release of Halle Berry’s eagerly awaited sci-fi film, “The Mothership.” Multiple post-production delays were cited as the primary reason for this decision, as confirmed by PEOPLE.
The project, which was initially announced in February 2021, had completed its filming stage but encountered significant setbacks during post-production. According to sources, the delays were primarily related to reshoots that would have involved child actors whose ages had changed since the initial filming.
“The Mothership” was written and directed by Matt Charman, co-writer of “Bridge of Spies,” and executive-produced by Danny Stillman and the talented Halle Berry, who is 57 years old.
The film’s intriguing plot revolves around Berry’s character, Sara Morse, whose husband mysteriously disappears from their rural farm. The discovery of an otherworldly object beneath their home sets Sara and her children on a race to find their missing family member and uncover the truth.
Despite this setback, Halle Berry’s collaboration with Netflix is far from over. The actress signed a deal with the streaming giant in November 2021 to star in and produce new films. Her next project, titled “The Union” (formerly known as “Our Man from New Jersey”), is still in progress. In this film, Berry stars alongside Mark Wahlberg as they embark on a high-stakes U.S. intelligence mission.
Berry’s association with Netflix began following the success of her directorial debut, “Bruised,” which debuted at No. 1 in the U.S. and held the top spot in 21 countries. The film, where Berry also served as producer, portrays the story of Jackie Justice, a retired mixed martial arts fighter who returns to the ring after her son re-enters her life.
During the premiere of “Bruised,” Berry shared her motivation for taking on the project with PEOPLE. She expressed, “I was told a long time ago that if you’re going to direct a story and be a filmmaker, especially your first movie, you best make it about something that you love and something you intrinsically understand. And I love the fight game. I understand this world and I understand what it is to be a woman fighting to survive.”
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Despite the setback with “The Mothership,” Berry’s creative journey with Netflix remains active, and her fans can anticipate more compelling projects in the future. As of now, a representative for Halle Berry has not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment on the recent development.