Hollywood star Will Smith has established himself as one of the most popular and highly-paid actors with his highly influential career in the industry. He has been entertaining his fans and audience for over three decades. However, his status as a movie star was put on a pedestal after his actions at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. It has highly impacted his reputation and his status in the industry, leading Smith to apologize to Chris Rock and keep his distance from the limelight for the time being.
However, according to new reports, more than a year later, he is reportedly planning to regain his status and make a comeback with the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise and his Netflix project.
Will Smith is Reportedly Planning to Regain His Status
Will Smith has been facing the consequences of slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. He has not only been expelled from the Academy for a decade, but it also affected his movie, Emancipation. Several of his projects were also halted after the incident, including his collaboration with the streaming giant, Fast And Loose.
However, Netflix has finally decided to move ahead with a project with the Men in Black star. According to Variety, Netflix took the decision after Sony Pictures decided to move ahead with Bad Boys 4, bringing back the lead stars of the film series.
Sources have also claimed that Netflix did not want to be the first studio to approach the Oscar-winning actor after the 2022 Oscars incident. It is also reported that the actor is offered $25 million for his return in Bad Boys 4 and Fast and Loose. Despite his controversial actions, Smith continues to be one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
Will Smith Continues to be One of the Highly Paid Actors in Hollywood
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards has adversely affected his career and his public image. According to the Variety Intelligence Platform, his popularity and appeal plunged after his actions at the Academy Awards. However, the same cannot be said about his payment.
According to a report from Variety, the Bad Boys star still received millions for his 2022 movie Emancipation after he took the stage at the 94th Oscars to slap the actor-comedian. He took the second spot on the list of the highest-paid actors behind Tom Cruise, who stayed at the top with his income from the Top Gun sequel.
However, he made $35 million for his 2022 historical action drama, Emancipation. Will Smith has kept his distance from public appearances and has also apologized for his actions.
Source: Variety
