Premiere for Jennifer Lopezhis new movie, Unstoppableit was canceled at the last minute.
“In light of today’s safety concerns regarding increased wind activity and fires in Los Angeles,” an Amazon representative said in a statement. Us Weekly On Tuesday, January 7th. “We regret to inform you that we will be canceling tonight's movie premiere Unstoppable“.
Los Angeles is currently experiencing high winds and fires in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, which is located just outside of Santa Monica. Most of the checkpoints were ordered to evacuate Tuesday afternoon, according to Los Angeles Times.
The statement continued: “As much as we were looking forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our first priority.” “We encourage everyone to watch Unstoppable on Prime Video, which will be available globally on January 16. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
National Weather Service Los Angeles Official account X The Meteorological Service has issued an alert for dangerous wind storms expected during the period from Tuesday to Wednesday, January 8.
“A life-threatening, damaging, widespread wind storm is expected Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. Areas that are not normally windy will be affected,” the tweet read on Monday, January 6, along with a graph For potential areas that could be affected. “See chart for areas of greatest concern. Stay indoors, away from windows, and expect power outages.
The premiere of Unstoppable was scheduled to take place Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lopez, who plays the lead role in Anthony Robles A biopic where the wrestler's mother, Jodi, was expected to be present on the red carpet alongside the film's lead actor. Jharrel Jerome. Additional cast members Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, Mykelti Williamson And the director William Goldenberg Attendance was also expected.
Lopez has not yet addressed the issue of canceling the premiere. News of the premiere's cancellation comes one day after Lopez Her divorce was settled from Ben Affleck. Affleck, 57, produced Sports drama Through him and his friend Matt DamonProduction company Artists Equity.
Unstoppable wasn't the only upcoming film taking precautions.The wolf manwhich stars Christopher Abbott and Julia GarnerHe also canceled the premiere of his film on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
“Unfortunately, tonight’s premiere of Wolf Man has been canceled due to sensitivities related to the deteriorating weather in Los Angeles and related evacuations,” Universal said in a statement. diverse.
It was a lot of stars affected by forest firesSome even intervened to help provide aid. actor Steve Guttenberg He was on the ground helping firefighters by moving cars left behind due to evacuation orders so fire trucks and other residents could easily get onto the road.
“There are people stuck there. “So we're trying to clear Palisades Drive and I'm walking there as much as I can moving cars.” Police Academy The alum said on Tuesday Interview with KTLA. “There are families there, there are pets there. There are people who really need help.”