According to the Wall Street Journal, the actor/rapper is in a heated battle with the studio over the beloved Friday franchise. The parties reportedly agreed to make a fourth installment, titled Last Friday, back in 2012, with Cube was set to be paid a total of $11 million for his on- and off-camera roles. However, disagreements over the script and property rights have reportedly hindered production.
The main issue appears to be creative differences over the sequel’s storyline. Cube’s first script for the sequel was reportedly set in a prison, which the studio ultimately shot down because executives didn’t believe it was funny. The multi-hyphenate submitted a second draft, but received feedback that he believed was “off the mark.” Cube said he’s convinced the drawn-out editing process was just a way for WB to hold off on production, stating: “We’re right there at the finish line, and they don’t pull the trigger.”
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