Will Smith is one of the most creative and proficient actors who possess a legion of unique qualities. Smith is a talented star and knows how to embody his on-screen parts effectively and effortlessly. The legendary actor has been ruling the film industry with his charismatic persona and distinctive cinematic skills, which are unmatched.
His movies have grossed $9.3 billion globally as of 2023, making him one of the most in-demand talents in the entertainment industry. The 54-year-old star has been part of many high-profile projects and has worked with big-banner production houses. In 2020, the actor starred in the third installment of the beloved action comedy franchise Bad Boys and reprised his character as Detective Lieutenant Mike Lowrey.
While promoting his movie Bad Boys for Life, Smith revealed that he decided to perform all the stunts himself in the flick. He said, but after doing two action sequences, he realized he couldn’t compete with stars like Tom Cruise in pulling off action scenes.
Will Smith Reveals Why He Is Not Better than Tom Cruise
Will Smith is currently working on several projects he is involved with. Smith has played many intriguing characters in his storied career, and many of his on-screen roles have become popular among the audience. He is one of the best Hollywood stars, and his impressive filmography holds dozens of iconic projects that have acquired an iconic status in American cinema.
The Men in Black movie star is known for his humorous personality. He often cracks witty jokes during his candid interviews, as while promoting his 2020 movie Bad Boys for Life, the actor shared a hilarious anecdote. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he came to promote his film and opened up about his experience working with his co-stars.
Will Smith shared that while working on this film, he decided to perform his stunts without taking the help of stunt doubles. Nevertheless, after doing two action sequences himself, he regretted his decision, saying,
“I started [filming the movie], and I told myself that I was doing all of my stunts. Tom Cruise was just hanging on the side of an airplane at 50. I was like, ‘Man, I am better than Tom Cruise.’ I did like two stunts, and I was like ‘I’m not better than Tom Cruise.’”
Even if Smith can’t nail stunt work like Tom Cruise, the actor gives his best in all his projects.
Will Smith Announced Bad Boys 4
Earlier this year, Will Smith surprised his fans as he took to his Instagram, shared a video, and announced that he is returning for his upcoming film Bad Boys 4. The actor seemed thrilled to tell his millions of fans that he will soon be returning on the movie set with his co-star Martin Lawrence, as both are reprising their roles as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Miles Burnett, respectively. He said,
“Yo, I’ve got an announcement. Y’all better stop scrolling. I wish I was you, not knowing what I’m about to show me. It’s about that time! Bad boys for life baby.”
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence made their character debut in the lucrative franchise starting with the original 1995 film Bad Boys. The actors reprised their roles in the follow-up sequels: Bad Boys II and Bad Boys for Life. The upcoming fourth installment is in the early stages of its production and will hit theaters in 2024.
