Will Smith Not Returning for Independence Day Sequel

Will Smith’s name has become synonymous with major blockbuster movies so it comes as a surprise that he won’t be in the sequel of Independence Day. According to the film’s director, Roland Emmerich, via E! News, the actor is “too expensive but he'd also be too much of a marquee name.” Now what would the 1996 alien invasion sequel be without him? We have some time to find out. The movie won’t be hitting theaters until July 3^rd, 2015.

During his press run for his latest film After Earth, the actor mentioned his desires to scale back on big budget movies and “finding more danger in my [his] artistic choices.” I’m with you Will! Danger it is.

What do you think about Will Smith not being in the sequel? Do you think the movie will carry its own? Let us know in the comments below.


- by Georgette Pierre




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