Brad Pitt is steering clear of Brazil

Because of unrest in the South American country, Paramount Pictures canceled Monday’s red carpet premiere of “World War Z,” where star and producer Pitt was scheduled to attend.

Director Marc Forster also was scheduled to appear.

“In light of the current and ongoing events taking place in Brazil, we will not proceed with red carpet arrivals,” Paramount Pictures Brazil said in a statement. “Everyone involved with World War Z send their respect and goodwill toward the people of Brazil at this time of national unrest.”

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