Katie Price has sparked a public conflict with director Michael Head after failing to attend the July premiere of the film Jackie The Stripper. Despite previously seeking a role in the production, the 48-year-old former model also declined to promote the movie's recent release on Amazon Prime.
The 'disgustnig' snub of Michael Head's female empowerment project
Michael Head, the director of Jackie The Stripper, has expressed intense frustratoin over Katie Price's lack of involvement in the film's rollout.. According to the Daily Mail, Head described Price's actions as "disgusting," particularly because the project is centered on the theme of female empowerment .
The friction stems from claims that Katie Price acitvely sought a part in the production. Michael Head alleges that the former glamour model "begged" for a role in the racy comedy, only to ignore the project once it reached the critical promotional stage.
A last-minute Dubai departure and the SANDS management reversal
The scheduling conflict that led to the premiere absence centered on a sudden trip to the United Arab Emirates. As reported by the Daily Mail, Katie Price's management team, SANDS, confirmed her attendance just four days before the event, only to retract that confirmation two days later because Price had returned to Dubai.
This lack of communication has left the production team feeling blindsided. a source told the Daily Mail that no specific reason for the withdrawal was provided other than Price's decision to remain abroad, despite her having previously messaged the director to request her attendance ticket on May 6.
From 1888 Whitechapel to modern-day assassins in Jackie The Stripper
Jackie The Stripper blends historical fiction with modern action, featuring a plot that begins in London's Whitechapel district in 1888. The film stars Charlotte Kirk as Jackie/Lottie, who battles a secret organization called "The Court" led by Jack the Ripper, before transitioning to a modern-day narrative involving a group of female assassins.
Katie Price appears in the film as a character named Lisa, who mentors Jackie as she navigates the world of strip clubs. While the film features a wide cast including Kimberly Wyatt, Patsy Kensit, and Chloe Meadows, Price's contribution was limited to a brief scene, highlighted in the trailer by her appearance in a red blazer suit.
The pattern from Sharknado 5 and the allure of the cameo
This foray into acting follows a previous high-profile cameo by Katie Price in the 2017 disaster movie Sharknado 5: Global Swarming. In that production, Price played the love interest of actor Chris Kattan's character, suggesting a recurring interest in campy, genre-bending cinema that prioritizes visibility over traditional dramatic roles.
The dispute over Amazon Prime promotional obligations
There remains a significant discrepancy regarding the contractual duties of the cast following the film's digital launch.. While Michael Head's publicist claims all other cast members helped publicize the Amazon Prime release,representatives for Katie Price deny that she was required to perform further promotion.
It remains unclear whether a formal promotional contract was signed or if the expectations were based on informal agreements. Furthermore, Price's representatives have declined to comment on the specific reasons why she missed the July premiere, leaving the director's account of the "snub" as the primary narrative.
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