Warner Bros. Drops the Anvil on John Cena’s ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Warner Bros. Delivers a Crushing Blow to John Cena’s ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

In a surprising turn of events, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel the highly anticipated project, “Coyote Vs. Acme,” which was set to be an animation and live-action hybrid film featuring none other than the charismatic John Cena. What makes this cancellation particularly unusual is that the project had already completed its principal photography. It’s not every day that you hear about a film getting the axe after reaching such an advanced stage of production. Sadly, this isn’t the first time Warner Bros. Discovery has pulled the plug on a completed project in recent years.

The concept behind “Coyote Vs. Acme” was to bring the iconic Looney Tunes characters to life in a unique cinematic experience. Fans were eagerly awaiting the chance to see John Cena in action alongside these beloved animated figures. However, all those hopes have now been dashed as Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to shelve the film indefinitely.

What’s even more surprising is that this marks the third time in less than two years that Warner Bros. Discovery has adopted this strategy of scrapping completed projects. The first victim was a Batgirl film starring Leslie Grace, which never saw the light of day despite having been filmed. Then there was the sequel to the 2020 animated comedy, “Scoob!,” which was canceled mid-production.

The stars of “Coyote Vs. Acme” have wasted no time in expressing their disappointment over the film’s cancelation. John Cena, the film’s lead, posted a cryptic “The End” logo on his Instagram profile, leaving fans speculating about the film’s fate. Will Forte, who was also set to star in the project, had nothing but excitement for the film in an earlier interview. He mentioned how much fun it was to work on a film that involved a unique premise, combining animation and live-action in a style reminiscent of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” It’s clear that the cast and crew had poured their hearts into the project, making its cancelation all the more heartbreaking.

Director Dave Green, despite expressing his regret at the film’s cancellation, remained resilient and optimistic. He highlighted the dedication and hard work put into honoring the legacies of the iconic Looney Tunes characters and praised the team for their efforts.

However, not everyone took the news lightly. Filmmaker Brian Duffield, known for “No One Will Save You,” didn’t mince words, referring to Warner Bros. as an “anti-art” company. Peter Atencio, director of “Keanu” and “The Machine,” expressed his disgust at the situation, calling it a “disgusting turn of events.”

Originally, “Coyote Vs. Acme” was set to be released alongside Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” While fans may have hoped for a rescheduled release date, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to permanently shelve the project.

So, for those eager to see John Cena in action, you’ll have to keep an eye out for his upcoming project, Matthew Vaughan’s “Argylle.” As for “Coyote Vs. Acme,” it seems like this Wile E. Coyote adventure has hit an unexpected roadblock, leaving fans disappointed and curious about what might have been.

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• Dave Green
• Brian Duffield
• Peter Atencio
• Greta Gerwig’s Barbie
• Matthew Vaughan’s Argylle