The highly anticipated Los Angeles premiere of , the biopic, was abruptly cancelled as devastating wildfires ravaged the Pacific Palisades.
On Tuesday morning, a 1,200-acre brush fire tore through the area, leading the Los Angeles Fire Department to issue an urgent evacuation warning.
The LAFD stated: “The Palisades Fire is burning near Palisades Drive. Those nearby should get set for a potential wildfire evacuation by gathering supplies and loved ones.”
Paramount confirmed the cancellation of the premiere, citing safety concerns.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Due to the dangerous conditions affecting Los Angeles we are cancelling tomorrow’s premiere of Better Man.
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The LA film premiere for Better Man was scheduled for today (Image: Getty)
“Our thoughts are with those impacted by the devastating fires resulting from these conditions, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow guidance and orders from local officials and government agencies.”
The cancellation of the Better Man premiere is part of a broader disruption to ‘s star-studded schedule.
The ongoing wildfires also led to the cancellation of SAG-AFTRA’s live announcement of this year’s award nominations, as well as events for Universal’s Wolf Man at TCL Chinese Theatre and Max’s The Pitt.
A West screening for last year’s indie hit Saturday Night was called off too.
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The film premiere was cancelled after neighbourhoods in LA went up in flames (Image: Getty)
The Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, which is home to a number of A-list celebrities, has been hit hard by the blaze.
Notable figures including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and Eugene Levy were among those forced to flee the fires.
Reality stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt confirmed that their Pacific Palisades home was destroyed. Thankfully, they were evacuated safely alongside their family.
Spencer shared harrowing footage of the blaze on Stories, showing firefighters using aerial water drops to combat the inferno on the mountainside.
Oscar-nominated actor James Woods also evacuated his home, sharing an emotional update on social media where he wrote: “To all the wonderful people who’ve reached out to us, thank you for being so concerned.
“Just letting you know that we were able to evacuate successfully. I do not know at this moment if our home is still standing, but sadly, houses on our little street are not.”
Eugene Levy, known for his role in Schitt’s Creek, described the scene to the LA Times, saying: “The smoke looked pretty black and intense off Temescal Canyon. I couldn’t see any flames, but the smoke was very dark.”
As firefighters continue to battle the flames, the true extent of the damage remains unclear.
For now, the focus remains on safety, with authorities urging those in affected areas to heed evacuation orders.