Thandiwe Newton denies getting fired from Magic Mike over fight with Channing Tatum

Thandie Newton
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Thandiwe Newton is dancing away from the new Magic Mike sequel — and one wild report claimed it's because of ... Will Smith's Oscars slap?

Warner Bros. has confirmed Newton will no longer be the female lead in the upcoming Magic Mike's Last Dance. She "made the difficult decision to step away" from the film to "deal with family matters," the studio said.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.