02-26-2024, 07:40 AM
Will Will Smith ever be cast again in a lead role after his 2022 Chris Rock Oscars' slap?
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Will Smith, the 55-year-old Oscar-winning actor, has landed the leading role in an upcoming action crime film titled Sugar Bandits. Based on Chuck Hogan's 2010 book Devils in Exile, the movie centers around the character Neal Maven, portrayed by Smith, an Iraq War veteran who teams up with fellow military veterans to tackle the Boston drug trade. The script for the film was penned by Chuck Hogan himself, known for his work on projects like 13 Hours and The Town.
The announcement comes as the movie is set to be presented at the European Film Market, with CAA Media Finance and AGC International handling international distribution. This project marks a significant milestone for Smith, following his collaboration with Antoine Fuqua in Emancipation in 2022. However, Emancipation faced mixed reviews due to Smith's altercation with comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, overshadowing its release.
Aside from Sugar Bandits, Smith is also tied to several other high-profile projects, including the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise and a role opposite Michael B. Jordan in the I Am Legend sequel. The journey to bring Sugar Bandits to the screen has been long, with Universal initially pursuing a film adaptation in 2013 under director Joe Carnahan's helm. Presently, the project lacks a director.
Smith's involvement in Sugar Bandits comes nearly two years after the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident caused Smith to publicly apologize multiple times, leading to his resignation from the Academy and a 10-year ban from the Oscars. Despite this controversy, Smith continues to pursue his acting career, with Sugar Bandits being his latest venture.
Will Smith, the 55-year-old Oscar-winning actor, has landed the leading role in an upcoming action crime film titled Sugar Bandits. Based on Chuck Hogan's 2010 book Devils in Exile, the movie centers around the character Neal Maven, portrayed by Smith, an Iraq War veteran who teams up with fellow military veterans to tackle the Boston drug trade. The script for the film was penned by Chuck Hogan himself, known for his work on projects like 13 Hours and The Town.
The announcement comes as the movie is set to be presented at the European Film Market, with CAA Media Finance and AGC International handling international distribution. This project marks a significant milestone for Smith, following his collaboration with Antoine Fuqua in Emancipation in 2022. However, Emancipation faced mixed reviews due to Smith's altercation with comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, overshadowing its release.
Aside from Sugar Bandits, Smith is also tied to several other high-profile projects, including the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise and a role opposite Michael B. Jordan in the I Am Legend sequel. The journey to bring Sugar Bandits to the screen has been long, with Universal initially pursuing a film adaptation in 2013 under director Joe Carnahan's helm. Presently, the project lacks a director.
Smith's involvement in Sugar Bandits comes nearly two years after the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident caused Smith to publicly apologize multiple times, leading to his resignation from the Academy and a 10-year ban from the Oscars. Despite this controversy, Smith continues to pursue his acting career, with Sugar Bandits being his latest venture.