South Park guys issue rare apology over their Kendrick Lamar movie
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The film, internally titled "Whitney Springs," centers on a historical slave plantation museum in the Midwest and a young Black re-enactor who confronts tourists and clashes with a racist mayor.
- Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have taken full responsibility for delays in the movie’s schedule, apologizing to partners at pgLang and Paramount while citing South Park and personal circumstances as factors.
- Paramount executives reportedly had to review the script in person, indicating significant changes since the initial green light, with major reshoots requested by Lamar and his manager despite the creators having full creative control.
- Although the film completed principal photography in October 2024, Paramount has remained notably silent about its progress following a schedule delay announced in November.
- Details about the film remain tightly guarded, including its official title, and the project has faced challenges amid studio regime changes over the past four years.
