Will Smith steps down from lead role in $80m film "Sugar Bandits" due to scheduling conflicts.

Will Smith has stepped away from the lead role in the $80 million action film "Sugar Bandits" due to scheduling conflicts, leaving the project's future uncertain. Directed by Stefano Sollima and based on Chuck Hogan's novel "The Devils in Exile," the film is now on hold as producers seek a replacement for Smith. His production company, Westbrook, will still be involved, with hopes to recast and aim for a 2025 release.