Following Will Smith’s Resignation From The Academy, Two Of His Upcoming Movies Have Hit Setbacks
Two of Will Smith's upcoming projects have hit snags.
www.cinemablend.comHere’s the latest on Will Smith’s movies based on recent entertainment coverage.
Key updates
- Fast and Loose on hold: Reports indicate that pre-production on the Netflix action film Fast and Loose has stalled after the Oscar incident, with the director stepping away and the project effectively placed on the back burner. This suggests that a high-profile Will Smith project faced delays despite earlier momentum.[1]
- Men in Black reboot/return talks: There has been renewed reporting that Sony is developing a new Men in Black project and that Will Smith would be a leading candidate to reprise Agent J once a script is ready, though no cast or director is confirmed yet. Timing and involvement remain uncertain as development progresses.[3][4]
- Emancipation status: Will Smith’s Apple/Apple TV+ feature Emancipation has been in post-production with a release in flux, reflecting broader industry pauses around his projects in the wake of the Oscars incident. Release timing may shift depending on strategic considerations.[6]
- Other project activity: There has been ongoing industry chatter about Smith’s potential involvement in various franchise and TV/film collaborations, but concrete commitments beyond Emancipation and the paused Fast and Loose remain unconfirmed in public reports.[2][4][3]
What this means for fans
- No firm release dates announced for any new Will Smith-led film projects right now, and several high-profile plans appear in flux or paused.[1][6]
- If Sony greenlights a new Men in Black installment with Smith attached, it would mark a notable return to a signature franchise, but official confirmations are not yet in place.[4][3]
Illustrative snapshot
- Project status overview (as reported): Emancipation in post-production with an undated Apple TV+ release; Fast and Loose on hold with director departure; potential Men in Black sequel in development with Smith as a possible lead, contingent on script and commitments.[3][6][1]
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