The Weinstein Co. on Tuesday canceled Friday’s release of its transgender drama “About Ray” just three days before it planned to roll out the film starring Elle Fanning, Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon.
“About Ray,” which played to mixed reviews last week at the Toronto International Film Festival, was seen as a potential awards contender. It will most likely instead be released later this year, and still qualify for Oscar and award consideration.
The mixed Toronto reception and the presence of another transgender awards contender, Focus Features’ “The Danish Girl,” may have driven the decision.