Avatar, which was released in 2009, recently overtook Avengers: Endgame to become the highest-grossing movie of all time.
The Guardian published an expose on claims from 20 women about the actor and filmmaker's alleged behaviour.
Drake will produce the film.
Crimes of the Future marks Viggo Mortensen's fourth collaboration with David Cronenberg.
The actor was due to portray Prince Adam, aka He-Man, in the film.
Uli Latukefu, who played a young Dwayne Johnson in Young Rock, has been cast in Black Adam.
Michael B. Jordan has shut down the idea he might be the next Superman.
Gal Gadot and her husband Jaron Varsano are producing under their Pilot Wave banner.
Chloe Zhao took herself out of the running for Black Widow, which was ultimately directed by Cate Shortland.
Production is due to begin in Ireland in August.
Ewan McGregor will star as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new series for Disney +.
Donald Trump also wasn't impressed with the show.
