Members Mr K Posted October 16, 2014 Members Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 This is interesting: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=124067 To be honest, I am definitely tired of these "attached" "in negotiations" stories regarding Will. There have been so many great projects that he was at one point supposed to do like EMPIRE with Michael Mann, THE AMERICAN CAN with Ed Zwick and now I hear that the rumoured assasin movie THE ACCOUNTANT was offered to Ben Affleck. Great projects that would surely revive his (let's be honest) worsening career. Now if this goes through it would be fun to see him tackle sth like that but I fear it wall all die down soon like all those other projects. Have you also noticed that usually whenever Will does a movie he is the only BIG name in it. Look at I, ROBOT, I AM LEGEND, FOCUS, AFTER EARTH, PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, SEVEN POUNDS - it's almost as if he doesn't want to star opposite other big stars. Now he would be acting opposite Tom Hardy and Ryan Gosling - slim chances of that happening. Still, cool bit of info to talk about, right guys? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 To be honest, I am definitely tired of these "attached" "in negotiations" stories regarding Will. There have been so many great projects that he was at one point supposed to do like EMPIRE with Michael Mann, THE AMERICAN CAN with Ed Zwick and now I hear that the rumoured assasin movie THE ACCOUNTANT was offered to Ben Affleck. Great projects that would surely revive his (let's be honest) worsening career. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr K Posted October 16, 2014 Author Members Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Oh yeah, definitely CONCUSSION seems like a step in the right direction. And I also think that him shying away from projects with other big names hasn't stopped me from loving the movies he did. I too find I AM LEGEND and PURSUIT to be fantastic movies with great, nuanced performances from Smith. I just remember a time when he was 30 and it looked as though we have found the next great actor that will leave a legendary career behind him. Now I'm not so sure and it's because of the choices he makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radewart Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'd be shocked if he did this, same with Tom Hardy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I don't think "Smith's" (are we not calling him Will anymore?) career is really worsening. The simple fact is that he has only starred in 2 movies since Seven Pounds in 2008. It's 2014. That's 2 movies in 6 years. From everything I've seen and heard, it seems that he decided to take a step back and relax/focus on his family. It's one of the reasons we got After Earth. It could certainly seem that his career is in the doldrums, but that's largely a function of the lack of movies... and from all appearances, it seems that the hiatus is over. Concerning the Suicide Squad, I'd be interesting to see who they'd actually want him to play. The only black, male characters that are or have been members are Bronze Tiger, Black Manta and Black Spider. Apart from the ridiculously stereotypical names, they are all extremely minor characters in the DC Universe and on the Suicide Squad. It would certainly be interesting to see Will in one of these roles, but it wouldn't make sense for him to be a background character as these have historically been. I wouldn't pay to see that movie if he's nothing more than a supporting character there to say a few lines and then die... (yeah, did I mention that the bad guys on the suicide squad are generally expendable except for the big name villains?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) I'd be shocked if he did this, same with Tom Hardy. Well, according to Deadline.. Will Smith & Tom Hardy Eyeing ‘Suicide Squad’ At Warner Bros http://deadline.com/2014/10/will-smith-tom-hardy-eyeing-suicide-squad-at-warner-bros-853364/ Edited October 16, 2014 by Ale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr K Posted October 17, 2014 Author Members Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Dammit Ale, do not give me false hope with this "closed to signing" stuff ... I mustn't give into my geekboy fantasies ... the pain of Edgar Wright leaving ANT-MAN is still too strong for me to let my guard down :) F**k me, it would be amazing if Will and Tom appeared in this together :) Edited October 17, 2014 by Mr K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm not getting excited about anything until its signed and done. Theres been too many times and i'm like, ooh this sounds good, then it never happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Jada said in this interview that Will is thinking about playing a DC character :) http://www.tvgrapevine.com/2013-12-12-08-05-13/celebrity-news/12215-extra-jada-pinkett-smith-on-gotham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 According to Variety, it's possible that Will could play the Flash nemesis Digger Harkness a.k.a. Captain Boomerang. http://variety.com/2014/film/news/jai-courtney-eyed-for-batman-villain-deadshot-in-suicide-squad-exclusive-1201354892/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Seems like Will is out. Shame.. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/david-ayers-suicide-squad-shoot-753015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Seems like Will is out. Shame.. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/david-ayers-suicide-squad-shoot-753015 OK.. I said nothing.. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/official-suicide-squad-star-will-753470 Will will play Deadshot, best known as a Batman villain. The movie has a release date of Aug. 5, 2016. YAY! Edited December 2, 2014 by Ale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon20 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Whats happening to his status? Havent been following him lately or seen him in anything. Has his stock dropped ? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/official-suicide-squad-star-will-753470 Will will play Deadshot, best known as a Batman villain. The movie has a release date of Aug. 5, 2016. YAY! Edited December 3, 2014 by Typhoon20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Warner Bros said tonight that Suicide Squad will be released in 3D and 2D. http://deadline.com/2014/12/will-smith-tom-hardy-jared-leto-suicide-squad-lineup-1201306715/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Interesting that he will play a villain. I'm not really into superhero movies but i know a lot of people are. It will probably be a big hit, hopefully people will like Will as a bad guy. I read somewhere that someone said they expect for the costume to change to show Wills face a lot since hes too big an actor to hide away. This is deadshot if anyone hasnt seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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