AceShowbiz - Back in August, Justin Baldoni saw "Pac-Man", the beloved 1980s arcade game character, as the perfect opportunity to shift focus from the contentious release of "It Ends with Us". However, the legal battle with co-star Blake Lively has thrown these plans into turmoil.

According to a message he sent his PR team, Baldoni hoped that announcing his next project would help shift public attention towards the future. Yet, the dream of bringing Pac-Man to the big screen may no longer be viable.

For weeks, rumors surrounding Baldoni's feud with Lively have been making headlines everywhere, casting a long shadow over his future projects. She accused him of sexual harassment and an ensuing smear campaign in December, leading to an intense legal dispute that has escalated into a full-fledged Hollywood scandal.

Baldoni and his film company, Wayfarer Studios - which he co-founded with billionaire Steve Sarowitz - are feeling the heat. They've lost key support from WME, which played a significant role in packaging their projects and securing financing.

This legal tussle has already cost Baldoni three jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars. With Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds also involved, the potential for extensive collateral damage to Wayfarer's reputation and business is significant.

Wayfarer Studios has a robust portfolio, with projects like Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut "Eleanor the Great" and the Rainn Wilson-led action-comedy "Code 3". They are also handling the sports drama "The Senior" and the queer romance "A Nice Indian Boy". However, amid the turmoil, no new projects have emerged, leading to uncertain times for the company.

Despite the setbacks, Sarowitz remains committed to salvaging Baldoni's and Wayfarer's reputations. With deep pockets and strong resolve, he aims to muster the resources needed to clear their name and navigate through this legal storm. There is still hope for the "Pac-Man" project, which might see the light of day once the dust settles and the legal issues are resolved.

Currently, Wayfarer is also focusing on developing several book adaptations, including Sam Tschida's "Errands & Espionage" and Kirsty Greenwood's "The Love of My Afterlife". Yet, the absence of new deals raises questions about the company's immediate future.

While the cinema world watches with bated breath, young moviegoers and fans of Justin Baldoni are left wondering: will Pac-Man ever make it to the big screen, or will the yellow hero become another casualty of Hollywood's legal wars?