Halle Berry has dropped out of Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Hulu legal drama. Everything is fairThe Oscar winner was set to star alongside Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close in the highly anticipated series, which promised to be a high-class, glossy legal thriller focusing on an all-female law firm.
Berry’s exit was confirmed just a week after her involvement in the project was announced. Sources said the decision was attributed to scheduling conflicts, a common problem in the demanding world of Hollywood. Berry was also set to serve as an executive producer on the series, a role she is now also leaving.
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Despite her sudden departure, Berry handled the situation with grace as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of her new Netflix film. The Union. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Berry said: “You know, things happen for a reason. I would have loved to be there with those ladies and I know it will be great.” She also hinted at future collaborations with Murphy, saying: “(It’s) Ryan Murphy! I mean, you know, sure… but next time!”
I would have loved to be there with these ladies and I know it will be great.
Everything is fair is the first project under Murphy’s new deal with Disney, adding to the excitement. The series, which will continue to star Kardashian and Close, will focus on Kardashian’s role as a top Los Angeles divorce lawyer. The exact details of Berry’s role remain unclear, though her involvement was a major draw for the series.
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The show is part of Hulu’s ongoing efforts to expand its original content offerings, particularly in the adult drama space. Kardashian, who recently worked with Murphy on American Horror Story: Tenderhas spoken openly about her growing interest in acting and her role in Everything is fair an important step in her evolving career. Kardashian brings some real legal experience to her upcoming role. In 2019, she revealed her path to becoming a lawyer, choosing to study for the baby bar exam in California rather than attend a traditional law school. After much dedication, she successfully passed the exam in 2021.
Ryan Murphy has several upcoming projects in addition to Everything is fair. Among them is Monster Season 2, which continues the anthology series about notorious figures in American history. Another is The Guardian Season 2, a thriller series that deals with spooky mysteries. Murphy is also working on a limited series adaptation of the musical A choir line and a biopic about Marlene Dietrich with Jessica Lange in the leading role.
Halle Berry can be seen in The Union
Berry, meanwhile, continues to focus on her upcoming projects. Her new film, The Unionin which she plays alongside Mark Wahlberg, is set to premiere on Netflix on August 16. She will also appear in the horror thriller Never let gothe release is planned for later this year.
What Everything is fairThe production schedule and premiere date remain under wraps and fans are curious to see how the series will unfold without Berry’s star power.
Source: Entertainment Tonight
