How Death on the Nile became every publicists worst nightmare – New York Post
“Death on the Nile” promises a stylish, star-packed journey — but Disney has found itself up the creek without a paddle because of the new film, opening Friday.
Costing more than $160 million, it is surely the most awkward film release in recent memory as several of the stars have either been canceled or the subjects of mockery and derision.
“This film has become every publicist’s worst nightmare,” said an industry source. “It’s a project where everything which can go wrong has gone wrong — and there’s nothing to be done or said to make it better.”
The new film “Death on the Nile” has proven to be an uphill battle for its studio to promote, because of scandals surrounding star Armie Hammer (clockwise from left), Gal Gadot, Letitia Wright and Russell Brand.Varie...