Will Smith Exits 'Sugar Bandits': Scheduling Conflicts Delay Crime Thriller

Actor Will Smith has exited the crime thriller 'Sugar Bandits' due to scheduling conflicts. Despite his departure, Smith and his production company, Westbrook, will continue as producers. The film, directed by Stefano Sollima, revolves around a former Special Forces soldier joining a vigilante group to combat the drug menace in Boston.

Actor Will Smith has officially stepped away from the upcoming crime thriller 'Sugar Bandits,' an adaptation of the novel 'Devils In Exile' by Chuck Hogan. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Academy Award-winning actor can no longer commit to the role.

Deadline reported the news, noting that despite Smith's exit, he and his production company, Westbrook, remain involved as producers. The high-profile project is still slated to begin filming in the next few months.

'Sugar Bandits' follows a former Special Forces soldier who becomes part of an elite vigilante group aiming to tackle the drug epidemic in Boston. Filmmaker Stefano Sollima, known for 'Without Remorse' and 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado,' will direct the film. Smith's recent appearances include 'Emancipation' directed by Antoine Fuqua and 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.'

(With inputs from agencies.)