For those who want to see another episode of Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett, don’t worry, Bad Boys 4 is on the way. Sony chairman Tom Rothman said the film, starring Will Smith opposite Martin Lawrence, never faltered after Smith’s Oscar was beaten.
“That was inaccurate … This film was in development and still is,” Rothman said loudly indie wire. “There were no brakes to pump because the car wasn’t moving.”
The third installment of the franchise, bad boys for life was released in 2022. A fourth issue was quickly greenlit following the film’s success. After the Oscar smack, the film was thought to be shelved with numerous other projects, including Smith.
Rothman added: “That was a very unfortunate thing that happened and I don’t think it’s really up to me to comment, other than to say I’ve known Will Smith for many years and I know he is.” is a good person. That was an example of a very good person having a very bad moment in front of the whole world. I believe his apologies and regrets are genuine and I believe in forgiveness and redemption.”
In April, Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw reported that Netflix is canceling a sequel to Smith’s sci-fi action film Bright. The cancellation of the sequel is not linked to Chris Rock’s slap in the face. Just last summer, a report said the film was in the final stages of writing a screenplay and would bring back Smith, Joel Edgerton and director David Ayer. The Netflix film Fast and Loose, starring Smith, is now in slower development. Smith’s show with National Geographic is delayed; However, the show will continue.