At this level, Will Smith has lengthy been a fixture throughout the Hollywood panorama and has managed to endear himself to not solely followers however to the individuals he’s labored with as nicely. A few of his co-stars have spoken extremely of him through the years, with some making word of the vitality he possesses whereas on set. It appears that evidently he will also be “intense” at occasions, although, in keeping with John Salley, Smith’s co-star within the Dangerous Boys films. Moreover, Salley shared the humorous purpose why he couldn’t look Smith within the eye at any time when they filmed.
Former NBA participant John Salley performed the position of the imposing hacker-turned-technician-turned artist Fletcher in three of the 4 Dangerous Boys movies. So he’s had loads of expertise working with the Six Levels of Separation star through the years. Salley lately mentioned their on-set dynamic with fellow pro-basketball veteran Byron Scott on the Quick Break podcast (which is on YouTube). After referencing the Independence Day star’s depth, Salley defined that his co-star possesses a particular performing quirk:
Will is [intense]. Will is aware of each line. … So whenever you’re [doing a scene with Will], you possibly can’t take a look at him, as a result of his lips are shifting. As a result of he is saying your line, understanding his line is coming, as a result of that is how he remembers it. He is like [pretends to mouth lines]. And you are like, ‘What the fuck is flawed along with your lips?’ I am saying your line.’ It is like, ‘I am gonna say it!’
This truly isn’t the primary time Will Smith’s tendency to mouth strains has been introduced up. Through the Recent Prince of Bel-Air reunion, actresses Karyn Parsons and Tatyana Ali recalled how Smith would mess up scenes by mouthing their strains to them. After all, the main man didn’t imply to confuse them as a result of, as John Salley defined, that’s how the star remembered his personal strains. I can think about how that may be a bit bizarre on set, but it surely’s laborious to argue with Smith’s strategies, particularly since he has an Oscar.
Forward of the previous Detroit Piston, different members of the Dangerous Boys solid have opened up about what it’s wish to work alongside the Hancock star. Eric Dane, who performed the antagonist in Experience or Die, opened up about that matter a number of months in the past. Through the dialogue, Dane praised Will Smith for his dedication on set and gave kudos to co-star Martin Lawrence for that very same purpose. Franchise newcomer Melanie Liburd additionally praised Smith and Lawrence for serving to to domesticate a wholesome and enjoyable set. As for sequence OG Joe Pantoliano, he thanked Smith for facilitating his return within the fourth movie.
One has to do not forget that there’s a purpose Will Smith’s been such a sought-after actor within the leisure enterprise for many years now. He certainly has the expertise and on-screen presence, as he’s confirmed a number of occasions. Moreover, although, it additionally appears that folks simply take pleasure in working with him and recognize his professionalism. Later in his interview, John Salley even praised Smith
As for the Seven Kilos star’s tendency to mouth his co-star’s strains to them, I’m unsure if that behavior goes to be dropped at this level. Ought to that be the case, he may proceed to humorously throw off co-stars in the best way that he confused John Salley and others. I suppose everybody merely has their very own methodology for remembering strains. On that word, can we please get some b-roll of the star truly doing this on set, as a result of I’d like to witness it for myself.
You may see Will Smith (not mouthing strains) in Dangerous Boys: Experience or Die, which is now accessible to stream with a Netflix subscription.The primary two movies within the franchise are additionally accessible on that platform, whereas the fourth is obtainable to Hulu subscription holders.