The Academy’s decision on Will Smith’s slap to Chris Rock is imminent and this Friday there could be a definitive resolution on the possible sanctions that the actor faces after the grotesque episode that occurred during the 94th edition of the Oscar Awards, which was held on March 27.
Initially, April 18 had been stipulated as the date on which measures were to be adopted, but recent events have forced a change of scenery. “The date of April 18 was set in accordance with California law and our Rules of Conduct because The possible suspension or expulsion of Mr. Smith as a member was on the agenda.”, says David Rubin, president of the Academy, in a letter sent to the governors who collects exclusively Variety.
“We were required to notify Mr. Smith 15 days in advance to the board meeting at which such action could be taken, and also to give you the opportunity to provide the board with a written statement no less than five days in advance of such meeting,” it adds.
However, after Will Smith’s resignation from the Academy on April 1, Rubin assures that “suspension or expulsion is no longer a possibility and the legally prescribed time limit no longer applies. In the interest of all those involved, it is necessary that this be handled in a timely manner”, settles the president of the Academy, who summons the board of governors -more than 50 who represent 10,000 professionals grouped in different unions- to a meeting this same Friday.
The investigation of the Academy on what happened has continued after the resignation of the actor, who You can no longer vote in the Oscars, but you can be nominated for the Academy Awards, attend future ceremonies and keep the statuette who just won in the lead actor category for his role in The Williams Method. At least for the moment.
Will Smith gets help
And it is that the pressure on the actor has increased in recent days to the point that, as reported by The Sun newspaper, Will Smith would have entered a luxury rehabilitation clinic to be able to manage everything that is happening to you after his slap to Chris Rock. “Will is very affected. You will receive help to deal with stress”, concludes the source to which the British tabloid has had access.
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