“A Star Is Born” will be facing a major setback as Beyonce Knowles, who was once on board to take the female lead role, reportedly quits the project. According to Variety, the hitmaker and devout supporter of President Obama drops out of the Clint Eastwood, a Republican, remake of the film due to scheduling issues. Since Beyonce was expecting Blue Ivy, Warner Bros. Pictures postponed the production which was expected to begin in February this year.
Studio insiders say Eastwood is now eying jazz star Esperanza Spalding to fill in the female lead role. However, the sources note that until the male lead is signed, no discussions or offers will be made with the female lead.
