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The Vine: Affleck benched for 'Road' game

Affleck exits 'Glory'

Chris Gardner
Ben Affleck won't be strolling down "Glory Road" for the Walt Disney Co. and Jerry Bruckheimer. A studio spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that Affleck has fallen out of the film that was due to start lensing in less than a month. Sources indicated that his departure had to do with his deal -- not the $5 million payday but the backend points. To be directed by James Gartner, "Glory Road" follows the true story of college basketball coach Don Haskins, whose all-black Texas Western team won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in 1966. The filmmakers and studio have already started checking the availability of a replacement and may have zeroed in on an actor, which sources say is Josh Lucas, to take over the coaching duties.
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