Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has pulled out of upcoming movie Pompeii after the project was delayed.
Polanski was assigned to direct the screen adaptation of Robert Harris’s best-selling novel, but was unable to commit to a postponed shooting date.
He says, “I put a lot of work and energy into the development of Pompeii, so it is not without regret I have to decline my further involvement.”
According to Patrick Wachsberger of financiers Summit International, Polanski‘s departure has delayed the film further.
He says, “In order to ensure that a film of this caliber and scale is produced in the manner required, the producers have pushed back the film to a time that will accommodate the production needs.
“While we are saddened that Roman will not be available to direct the film, we know we will work with the renowned filmmaker and our friend in the near future.”
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