Nicholson was previously set to make a long overdue return to film by starring in Hollywood remake of German comedy-drama, Toni Erdmann alongside Kristen Wiig, but he has now dropped out of the project.
He is a larger-than-life performer who has had been on movie sets for 60 years and racked up 12 Oscar nominations.
Jack Nicholson has one of the most impressive acting careers in Hollywood, famed for his unforgettable performances in Chinatown, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Shining and Batman, to name a few.
However, the 81-year-old actor has been absent from the big screen for almost 10 years, and he is now no longer attached to any upcoming projects.