Director Michael Head has expressed intense frustration after Katie Price failed to attend the July premiere of Jackie The Stripper. Despite her small role in the racy comedy, the 48-year-old star has reportedly declined to participate in recent Amazon Prime promotional efforts.
Michael Head slams Katie Price's "disgusting" absence from the July premiere
Director Michael Head has publicly criticized Katie Price for her lack of involvement in the promotion of Jackie The Stripper. As reported by the Daily Mail, Head described the actress's refusal to engage with the film's release as "disgusting." This frustration stems from the film's core themes, which Head claims are centered on female empowerment—a message he feels is undermined by Price's absence.
The conflict highlights a growing tension in independent cinema, where the presence of high-profile celebrities is often leveraged for marketing, yet the actual availability of those stars can be unpredictable.. While the film was released last month, the friction escalated this week when the movie became available for rent and purchase on Amazon Prime, a milestone that typically requires heightened visibility from the cast.
A sudden shift from SANDS' confirmation to a Dubai retreat
The timeline of Price's absence reveals a series of conflicting communications from her management team. According to the report, her management firm, SANDS, had confirmed her attendance at the film's premiere just four days before the event in early July. However, this commitment was retracted only two days before the premiere when it was revealed that Price was actually in Dubai.
A source indicated that no specific reason was given for her decision to remain abroad rather than attend the event. This suddden withdrawal was particularly noted because Price had reportedly been actively seeking a role in the project, even messaging the director for tickets as early as May.
The Whitechapel assassins and the Amazon Prime rollout
Jackie The Stripper is a racy comedy set in the Whitechapel district of London during the year 1888. The plot follows a group of female assassins, led by the character Jackie, as they battle a secret organization known as "The Court." The film features a diverse cast,including Charlotte Kirk as the lead,Kimberly Wyatt,Patsy Kensit, and Chloe Meadows.
In the production, Katie Price portrays a character named Lisa, who serves as a mentor to the protagonist. Although her role is relatively brief, her presence was intended to bolster the film's profile as it transitioned to digital streaming services this week .
The unverified terms of Price's promotional agreement
Significant questions remain regarding the exact nature of Price's obligations to the production. While Michael Head's publicist noted that all other cast members have actively promoted the Amazon Prime release, Price's representatives have denied that she was required to perform any additional promotional duties. It remains unclear whether her initial involvement included a contractual mandate for premiere attendance or digital marketing support.
Furthermore, the source does not clarify if there was any formal agreement between Price and the production team regarding her location during the film's launch window. Without access to the specific talent contract, the dispute remains a matter of conflicting public statements between the director and the actress's representatives.
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