In his upcoming project, actor Will Smith is set to take on the role of an Iraq war veteran in the crime thriller, Sugar Bandits. The film, which has been generating a lot of buzz, tells the story of a former Special Forces soldier who joins a group of vigilantes determined to eradicate the drug trade in Boston. However, things are not as they seem in this captivating tale.
Initially, Sugar Bandits was slated to be a Universal Pictures production with director Joe Carnahan at the helm. But the project has since shifted gears and is now being launched in the independent marketplace. Despite his star power, Smith will not be playing the lead role in the film but will instead be taking on a supporting role. As of now, there isn't a director attached to the project, but the script has garnered significant attention from potential buyers.
Based on the novel and screenplay Devils In Exile by Chuck Hogan, who also wrote the acclaimed novel Prince of Thieves adapted into the crime thriller The Town, Sugar Bandits promises an intriguing and action-packed narrative. Smith, alongside Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios and Ryan Shimazaki, will produce the film. 3 Arts Entertainment's Richard Abate and AGC Studios' Stuart Ford will also serve as producers, with Ford financing the project.
This project marks a potential comeback for Will Smith following the incident involving Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022. The fallout from that incident resulted in Smith being banned from the Academy for a decade. However, he did win the Best Actor prize for King Richard that same night, and since then, he has been working diligently to revitalize his career. Taking breaks from the spotlight and returning to beloved franchises seem to be part of his strategy.
In addition to Sugar Bandits, Smith will also reunite with Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys 4, which is currently in post-production. The film is a continuation of the successful Bad Boys franchise, with the previous installment, Bad Boys for Life, becoming the highest-grossing January release of all time, earning a worldwide gross of $426.5 million. Fans can look forward to seeing the fourth installment on June 14.
With Sugar Bandits and the highly anticipated Bad Boys 4 on the horizon, it seems like Will Smith is poised to make a big comeback in the film industry. Audiences can anticipate thrilling performances and captivating storytelling as Smith takes on these exciting projects.
