Bam Margera Isn't Joining the Boys in 'Jackass Forever' Here's Why

May 2024 ยท 3 minute read

The gang's back together in 'Jackass Forever' โ€” except for for Bam Margera, who is suspiciously absent. Why isn't Bam Margera in 'Jackass Forever'? Let's dive into the details.

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In a global fraught with actual danger, a movie about lighthearted danger is a welcome trade. Somehow the Jackass boys are again and physically in a position (against all odds) to take the global on a wild, stunt-filled ride. How many bones will wreck, testicles kicked, and lives ruined in Jackass Forever? While we glance ahead to some of the acquainted classic hijinks, this time a favorite member of the group is sitting out. Why isn't Bam Margera in Jackass Forever? (Maybe he values his limbs too much.)

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We wish we had better news, nevertheless it looks like Bam parted techniques with the remainder of the Jackass workforce permanently. It's no secret that Bam has been struggling with drugs and alcohol for greater than a decade. His habit increased when pal and previous Jackass member Ryan Dunn died in a car twist of fate while riding intoxicated in June 2011.

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Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn

In February 2021, TMZ reported that Bam were got rid of from Jackass Forever because of the undeniable fact that he many times broke a freelance he had with Paramount Pictures. Sources informed TMZ that Bam had to participate in "routine drug tests โ€” including urine samples โ€” plus committing to staying sober, blowing into a breathalyzer, taking his medication and seeing a psychologist while on the job." TMZ went on to mention that "it's unclear which specific condition was the final straw."

Bam, who also suffers from bipolar disorder, used to be naturally unsatisfied about being fired. In a series of annoying Instagram Live videos, he had less-than-kind things to mention about all involved with the movie. In June 2021, Bam allegedly despatched the film's director, Jeff Tremaine, and his circle of relatives demise threats. People showed that Jeff obtained a restraining order against Bam for a period of three years, which additionally applies to Jeff's family.

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'Jackass Forever' director Jeff Tremaine

What is Bam Margera doing now?

On Aug. 9, 2021, Bam filed a lawsuit towards Paramount Pictures, MTV Networks, Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, and others. The Hollywood Reporter bought a grievance filed through Bam that read, "Producers violated his civil rights when they forced him to sign a 'Wellness Agreement' and then cut him loose after a positive drug test. Margera says he suffers from physical and mental disabilities and that his termination amounts to illegal discrimination."

The lawsuit additionally claims that Jackass Forever constitutes an "infringement of [Bam's] intellectual property" as concepts that he got here up with are being used in the film. We don't know the place that lawsuit these days stands, however the film is slated to be released on Feb. 4, 2022.

Thankfully for fanatics of Bam, he seems to be doing OK, at least if his Instagram is to be believed. A recent photo presentations Bam together with his spouse and son, posing with Santa Claus.

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The couple appears happy, regardless of the indisputable fact that TMZ reported that Bam's wife, Nicole Boyd, filed for sole custody of their son, Phoenix Wolf, in September 2021, though she hasn't filed for divorce. While it's unknown if Bam is currently sober, Johnny Knoxville just lately mentioned in a GQ interview that, "We want Bam to be happy and healthy and get the help he needs."

Jackass Forever will probably be launched in theaters on Feb. 4, 2022.

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