When the trailer of the upcoming film Culion was released, the Filipino public was pleasantly surprised to find John Lloyd Cruz part of the cast. People thought that this officially marked the end of the actor’s long hiatus from showbiz.
However, John Lloyd has come forward to appeal to the masses not to be misled by the trailer regarding his role in the movie.
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In a text message sent to ANCX, John Lloyd clarified that he will only make a cameo appearance in one scene and expressed dismay over the unrealistic expectations that the trailer may have caused.
“I thought including me in the teaser was preemptive. It was the opposite of what I actually requested and agreed on,” he told ANCX.
“But as much as I am drawn to the idea of letting my work, of any kind, have its own life and take its own course in terms of output (unmindful of how it mutates, grows and sometimes gets diminished) I am also wary of misleading an audience,” he continued. “That wouldn’t be fair. Hence, I felt compelled to clarify my participation in the film.”
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Culion stars Iza Calzado, Meryl Soriano, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith and narrates the story of the once-largest leper colony in the world found in Culion Island, Palawan. It is written by Ricky Lee and directed by Alvin Yapan.
Watch the trailer here:
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