John Boyega's representative has denied he quit the movie Rebel Ridge without warning during production.

The Detroit star was due to play the lead in director Jeremy Saulnier's Netflix thriller but abruptly left the film earlier this month, citing "family reasons".

However, sources told that Boyega upped and left the production without telling filmmakers - claims which have now been categorically denied by his agent Femi Oguns.

"I can categorically say that these rumors are completely untrue," Oguns told the publication. "People will form their opinions often rooted from boredom. As stated John unfortunately left due to family reasons which in truth is none of anyone's business except his own. John and Netflix have a wonderful relation which will continue to grow for years to come whether that be through his acting or through (Boyega's production company) UpperRoom."

In the report, it was also claimed that top Netflix executives, including head of global films Scott Stuber and co-CEO Ted Sarandos, attempted to intervene to persuade the British actor to return, but to no avail, with much of the crew then laid off until production can restart with a new lead next year.

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