Will Smith Projects Reportedly Paused, Hit Back Burner Post-Oscars Slap

Will Smith tried to clean up his Oscar moment, but that may not be enough for some studios planning projects with him … as his career seems to be stalling for now.

THR says at least a couple of his (as an actor) films, which were supposed to be in the works, are so far behind in both Netflix and Sony – the former is quietly turning away from shooting. increased production of “Fast and Loosen” and the latter halted the progress of “Bad Boys 4” according to sources cited by the store.

In “Fast and Loose,” Will plays the leader of a criminal organization who suffers from memory loss and has to unite pieces of his kingdom. Manager David Leitch was originally connected, but he withdrew a week before the Oscar gala last week … and Netflix is ​​said to be looking for a replacement – that is, until Will hits. Chris Rock.

THR says other of Will’s projects may be put on ice, which presumably means other Netflix movies he’s joined – including “The Council” and “Bright 2.”

On Sony’s side, they have also reportedly put off production of his next “Bad Boys” sequel for the time being – this after Will had recently received a 40-page script while the film was in full swing. Oscars.

There are other Sony movies (either as a producer or actor) that may see the same fate – including the “Hancock” sequel and “Karate Kid.” He now has a production company … so in addition to the bulk of the films, he’s been heavily involved in making them lately.

One of Will’s films eagerly awaited by movie viewers is his upcoming Apple offering, “Emancipation,” which is currently in the can and is set to be released this year. Apple has yet to announce an official release date, so it’s unclear what they plan to do.

The film has caused a lot of uproar and was expected to earn Smith another Oscar – he plays a slave who escaped from a Louisiana plantation, portraying a man who posed in a sad photograph showing many scars on his back.