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Apple is officially pushing the release of George Nolfi’s The Banker to a TBD date. The pic was to go limited on Dec. 6, with a streaming platform release on Apple TV+ in January. From what we know now, the streaming release hasn’t been changed yet.
The news follows after the cancellation of the pic as the closing night pic for AFI Fest. Deadline learned a family member leveled some troubling allegations about Bernard Garrett Sr’s son, Bernard Garrett Jr. who was originally a co-producer on the film and whose name has been removed on all materials. Garrett Jr. is only seen in the movie as a young child for a brief period, is not a pivotal character in the movie, and the movie isn’t about him. Garrett Sr. we understand sold the pic rights to Romulus Entertainment, and that deal reverted to Garrett Jr. after his father’s death, making him a co-producer in name only.
Apple released the following statement two days ago after the pic was pulled from AFI Fest.
“We purchased The Banker earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy. Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters and determine the best next steps. In light of this, we are no longer premiering The Banker at AFI Fest,” the statement reads.
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