But Thandiwe told Sky News she considered not taking the role due to concerns about 'colourism'.īeginning to well up, the actress said she 'wanted to apologise every day to darker-skinned actresses'.
In the film she plays a grieving black professor who confronts two white hunters on her property. In February, Thandiwe came under fire for a 'cringey' and 'patronising' interview to promote the movie God's Country, during which she burst into tears as she apologised to 'darker-skinned actresses' for 'taking their roles'. She seemed so stressed she even brought her two pet rabbits to her hotel for emotional support.' 'There is a lot going on in her personal life, she and her husband have separated. There are now claims she is 'heading to rehab', according to Page Six, which reported a source as saying: 'Her apparent breakdown caused so much disruption, it became clear she couldn't play the role. Thandiwe Newton's apparent split from her husband Ol Parker comes just days after she was allegedly sacked from her leading role in Magic Mike 3 after a heated argument with co-star Channing Tatum - amid growing concerns about her behaviour.Ĭolleagues have become increasingly worried about the actress, 49, with sources describing her as 'acting strange on set', 'always ranting and raving', and being 'very highly strung'.
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