money into the movie redoubled their commitment and called the same day and said, we're on, we're doing this, we're not going to do it with anybody else. >> reporter: but for now, that movie is on hold. how crucial for you as the director of the film is that she is ready to work after rehab? >> my knowledge from people who have gone through this kind of stuff is that's the thing you are thinking about while you are going through all of that stuff. you want to get out and work and get into your life and not kind of stay on the side lines. >> reporter: besides inferno, where she plays '70s important star linda lovelace, she is set to star in machete, coming out in september. it may take more than that for her to regain her status as a bankable actress. insurance companies and studios don't want to hire libts. she is solely a liability right now. this strategist says it only