“My intent was to honor this remarkable man,” McFarland said in a statement.

McFarland, who brought the original photo from his own private collection, took to Instagram to apologize.

Star Will Smith also expressed similar hopes about hisrecent controversies.

Guest and Joey McFarland attend Apple Original Films' “Emancipation” Los Angeles premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

‘Emancipation’ producer Joey McFarland walks the red carpet at the film’s premiere.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

“My hope is that my team isn’t penalized at all for my actions.

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