It appears like Cardi B is able to take a break after “overextending” herself whereas increasing her model. Sadly, that apparently means stepping away from her starring function within the Paramount comedy Assisted Residing — simply days earlier than the film was set to start filming in New York. The film would have been Cardi’s first-ever lead function after making her debut in Hustlers and that includes in Quick 9 in 2019 and 2021, respectively.
Deadline stories Assisted Residing, which might have starred Cardi in previous woman prosthetics as a low-level felony hiding out at her grandmother’s retirement house after being wrongly accused, was set to begin taking pictures subsequent week. As such, the set has been shut down and the crew was informed the movie was briefly canceled. Nonetheless, Deadline says that, moderately than pursuing authorized motion towards Cardi for dropping out so late within the course of, the studio, Paramount Gamers, hopes to strive once more later this yr.
In the meantime, Cardi’s “overextended” rationale makes lots of sense because the “Up” rapper is simply coming off profitable her defamation lawsuit towards Tasha Ok, is consulting with Playboy on the newly-launched Centerfold platform, taking pictures her Fb Watch present, Cardi Tries, and remains to be recording her highly-anticipated second album, all whereas caring for a six-month previous toddler. If anybody deserves a break…
Hopefully, issues can come collectively for a second go and Cardi can showcase these comedic chops in earnest every time Assisted Residing returns to Paramount Gamers’ docket. As for now, let’s additionally hope Cardi can get her work-life steadiness collectively, as a result of the particular person comes first.
