JM De Guzman has withdrawn from doing the title role in the movie San Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir which is one of the official entries to the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
The actor’s current health was the reason why he is not doing what could have been a role of a lifetime.
Francis Villacorta, the movie’s writer-director, confirmed the bad news through pep.ph.
It was JM’s father, Roniel de Guzman, who called Villacorta to withdraw his son from the movie because of the current state of his health.
“I was informed by his father that JM, his son, is suffering from some health concerns which he has to attend to,” Villacorta told pep.ph. “He informed me, he called me. Sabi niya, it will be for the best interest for everyone—the production and our lead actor—that JM withdraws his participation from the film.”
Villacorta also added that he respects the decision of JM’s father and his concern with the production’s timetable since they have a deadline to meet for the festival that is happening this December.
“I respect that decision of Mr. de Guzman for the simple reason that he is also very much concerned about our production’s time table. Since we are included in the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival, there is a time table that we have to follow. He feels that while his son is attending to some health concerns, it might take time for JM to concentrate and focus on his work ahead. And this is a very demanding role emotionally, mentally, physically,” he said.
They are in the process of looking for a replacement for the role but they have to first formalize JM’s withdrawal with the MMFF Executive Committee.
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