“ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” the statement said. “Despite not reaching finality, we appreciate all the hard work and collaboration that went into this film.”

"We appreciate all the hard work and collaboration that went into this film," the network said in a statement.

In September, Puck News reported the project faced delays amid disagreements between Kaepernick and Lee over the direction of the film, and that ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro was open to allowing the filmmakers to shop it elsewhere. (Reporting by Rory Carroll and Lisa Richwine in Los Angeles; Editing by Matthew Lewis)