Jeff Bezos’ GF Lauren Sanchez’s $2M film 'Golden Door' scrapped as it finds no takers, even Amazon Studios won't touch it
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lauren Sanchez, fiancee of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, has quietly scrapped her self-funded feature-length movie debut, 'The Golden Door,' after encountering numerous challenges during production, reported by The Daily Mail.
The psychological thriller, which Sanchez began working on in 2022, failed to garner interest from networks or streaming platforms, including Bezos' own Amazon Prime.
Lauren Sanchez's movie quietly shelved after multiple setbacks
The project initially garnered attention due to Sanchez's involvement and the inclusion of Bezos' teenage daughter in a cameo role, offering a rare glimpse into the notoriously private family's life. However, any anticipation for this glimpse was dashed as the film faced setbacks and ultimately met its demise.
Reports of chaos on set, including the departure of key staff members and dissatisfaction with the final product, plagued the production. The director of photography and assistant director both exited early on, followed by director Kellie Madison, who departed after submitting a final cut that reportedly left some unsatisfied.
Allegations surfaced regarding Sanchez's behavior on set, with claims of diva-like demands and a perceived lack of experience.
News website Puck's report implies that Sanchez's behavior on set was divisive, with allegations of demands such as requesting to land her private helicopter.
Besides, Sanchez was criticized for her luxurious trailer while others endured less comfortable accommodations.
"Suffice to say Sanchez didn't make many friends by maintaining a relatively lavish trailer while others were sweltering," Puck claimed.
However, sources close to Sanchez refuted these claims, highlighting her contributions to the production, such as lending jewelry to actors and offering her helicopter for aerial shots. They defended her experience in the industry, citing her previous work with acclaimed directors Christopher Nolan and Catherine Hardwicke.
"Lauren's worked with Christopher Nolan and Catherine Hardwicke, she's hardly inexperienced," one insider told Page Six back in March 2023.
Mixed reactions surface online as Lauren Sanchez scraps $2M movie
The Internet erupted with mixed reactions following the news of Lauren Sanchez's decision to scrap her self-funded $2 million movie project. While some users expressed indifference, others speculated on potential avenues for salvaging the film.
One user adopted a humorous tone saying, "No point. The Joker is already out on film. "
Another questioned, "Well why didn't Jeff just buy the movie and put it on prime. Surely Jeff can afford $2 million as it's not even pocket change for him."
"The movie project was not that important to Lauren. Otherwise, Jeff’s Amazon Prime would have picked it up," a user said.
Somone else wrote, "Her and markle. Same vein."
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