This was a hot project in Hollywood until the rest of America found out about it. https://t.co/7hpEsUFDby — Cam Edwards (@CamEdwards) April 29, 2016

The announcement of a movie project in the works based on a script that turns Ronald Reagan’s Alheimer’s disease into a fictional “satire” has been slammed by many, including members of the Reagan family. The movie was to star Will Ferrell as Ronald Reagan, but the actor has pulled out, according to his agent:

Will Ferrell's spokesman says he won't be participating in the Reagan film making fun of Alzheimer's https://t.co/zKLTCLCMoO — Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) April 29, 2016

Many wonder how the “project” even got as far as it did:

Good. The project should now die the ignoble death it deserved long ago. https://t.co/cTE51MzZru — Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) April 29, 2016

@lachlan It's nice to know he possesses human decency. Or just a good survival instinct as an actor.. — Angela Beegle (@chotiari) April 29, 2016

@lachlan @PageSix Good. I had developed a deep loathing for him and resolved never to watch him again. — Dave McAlpine (@davidcmcalpine) April 29, 2016

Thank you. Alzheimer's is one of the most horrific things a family goes through. It is never funny. https://t.co/fyrZvnzGVs — LisainDallas (@LisainDallas) April 29, 2016

Oh good! I'm glad he found it in his heart to do the right thing. Thank you #WillFerrell #AlzheimersIsntFunny https://t.co/s5fBBLjuUw — Laurie D. #CruzCrew (@LolosInTheHouse) April 29, 2016

I'll take "Statements That Should Never Have To Be Issued" for 300, Alex. https://t.co/lZQFg86hLv — Jim Antle (@jimantle) April 29, 2016

Good. At least he's a pragmatist. https://t.co/oxzD3Nq5HB — Mulder's Shroom Ride (@proteinwisdom) April 29, 2016

@lachlan "Won't be participating" feels disingenuous since he and his production company were the reason it was going from script to screen — Kevin Mendonca (@SoulHonky) April 29, 2016

Good. But the fact that it was even considered shows what a disgusting bubble these people live in. https://t.co/F6uyTl1FGR — Ed Frank (@frankstrategies) April 29, 2016