Joanna Jabłczyńska received a pre-litigation demand from Anna Katarzyna Grochola’s professional legal counsel regarding public statements about casting decisions for the sequel to the film adaptation of “Nigdy w życiu,” according to statements published by the actress on Thursday, September 4. The legal notice required Jabłczyńska to remove violations of personal rights, issue a specific apology, and pay 5,000 PLN to the Rak and Roll foundation, a demand the actress chose to fulfill to avoid court proceedings.
Legal Demand and Public Apology Over Casting Dispute
The dispute centers on the production of a new installment in the film franchise based on Katarzyna Grochola’s novel, titled “A właśnie, że tak! Nigdy w życiu 20 lat później.” Public discussion erupted when it was revealed that Agnieszka Żulewska would play the character Tosha instead of Joanna Jabłczyńska, who portrayed the role in the original adaptation. Following Jabłczyńska’s public remarks about not receiving a casting offer, co-producer Katarzyna Grochola accused the actress of spreading false information and announced legal steps.
On September 4, Jabłczyńska updated her followers on social media about receiving the formal letter. “Today precisely a pre-litigation call for cessation and removal of the effects of personal rights violations and payment to a indicated social purpose arrived to me,” Jabłczyńska stated in her video address, noting that the document was sent by a professional legal representative on behalf of Anna Katarzyna Grochola. To bypass potential litigation, the actress published the demanded apology on her Instagram and Facebook profiles and confirmed the required financial transfer.
Content of the Apology and Fundraising Campaign
Jabłczyńska’s published apology explicitly addressed the co-producer and author. “I apologize to Mrs. Anna Katarzyna Grochola for violating personal rights in the form of honor, good name, personal dignity, professional authority, and reputation in the film environment as well as renown as a film producer, and also the mystery of correspondence in connection with my statements and publications on social media,” the actress wrote in her social media post.
Seeking to utilize visibility surrounding the dispute, Jabłczyńska launched a fundraising campaign on pomagam.pl for the Rak and Roll foundation. By the morning of Friday, September 5, the fundraiser counter surpassed 136 tys. zł with contributions from thousands of supporters, tripling the initial 50 tys. zł goal while remaining active.
Did you know?
The original film adaptation of Katarzyna Grochola’s novel “Nigdy w życiu!” remains one of the most recognizable romantic comedies in Polish cinema history, having premiered two decades prior to the development of this current continuation project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joanna Jabłczyńska not return for the new “Nigdy w życiu” film?
Agnieszka Żulewska was cast in the role of Tosha for the new production instead of Jabłczyńska, prompting public discussion by the original actress regarding the lack of a casting offer.
What specific demands were made in the legal notice sent to Joanna Jabłczyńska?
According to Jabłczyńska, the pre-litigation notice requested the publication of an apology on her social media profiles for 14 days and a payment of 5,000 PLN to the Rak and Roll foundation.
How much did the charity fundraiser raise following the dispute?
The pomagam.pl fundraiser initiated by Jabłczyńska for the Rak and Roll foundation exceeded 136 tys. zł, surpassing its initial 50 tys. zł target.
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