I know what you mean, K, but his next movie, 'Concussion', sounds like a great project for his career too (maybe Oscar-worthy), and by the look of the 'Focus' trailer it seems that he's gonna make people forget that his last movie was 'After Earth' (hopefully). I was really excited about that 'Empire' project. Shame there hasn't been more news since it was announced.
And on Will not wanting to star opposite other big actors, I think that's true. He has rejected many great roles because of that. I can't complain about 'Pursuit Of Happynes'' and 'I Am Legend' though. Those movies were awesome for me.