The movie's debut on Apple's newly launched
streaming service Apple TV+ will also likely be delayed, the
source said.
No new dates for the release of the film were given.
"The Banker" was supposed to go into a limited number of U.S.
movie theaters on Dec. 6, and onto the streaming platform in
January.
However Apple canceled the planned Nov. 21 world premiere saying
it was investigating unspecified concerns.
"Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to
our attention," Apple said in a statement on Wednesday,
announcing the cancellation of the world premiere. "We, along
with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters
and determine the best next steps."
Apple has given no details of its concerns.
"The Banker" is based on the real-life story of two
African-American businessmen in the 1960s who sought to help
people overcome racial barriers in banking. The movie stars
Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson.
Apple has been buying movies to feed Apple TV+, the subscription
video streaming service that the iPhone maker launched this
month.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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