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Jared Leto will not portray Hugh Hefner in the biopic that was assumed to be directed by Brett Ratner. Playboy Enterprises said its involvement with Ratner on the film is “on hold” in light of the most recent scandal involving 48-year-old Ratner. The Hollywood exec is the most recent to be accused of sexual misconduct and harassment in the entertainment industry.
On Wednesday, a representative for Oscar-winning actor said in a statement said that he was never attached to the Hugh Hefner film.
“Jared Leto is not and was not attached to a Brett Ratner directed Hugh Hefner film, nor will he be working with him in the future.”
The company concluded that earlier reports were incorrect and not confirmed by his representatives.