The HBO film titled, `The Days of Abandonment`, featuring Oscar-winning star Natalie Portman, is dead. As per Variety, on Monday, the network announced that Portman has stepped down from the film, and production will not be moving forward.

"Due to unforeseen personal reasons, Natalie Portman has stepped down from HBO Films` `Days of Abandonment` prior to the start of filming. Unfortunately, the production will not move forward," HBO said in a statement.