The couple were set to start work on the film Africa some time next year, a $110million biopic about acclaimed archaeologist Dr. Richard Leakey, who is also a noted conservationist dedicated to putting an end to elephant poaching.
Jolie was set to direct and Pitt to star, but a new report claims that the actress turned director has stepped away from the project.
The film has been in pre-production for years now, with creative differences between Jolie and the production company about the story and funding leading to numerous delays since the project was first announced back in 2014.
Africa was initially set to go into production after Jolie and Pitt wrapped on By The Sea, the couple's highly anticipated second collaboration together after Mr. and Mrs. Smith which ultimately turned out to be a flop with both critics and audiences.
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