Men in Black to be rebooted for new trilogy ‘without’ Will Smith

Not on board: Will Smith 'will not' be a part of the new Men In Black films
Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Jennifer Ruby25 September 2015
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A new Men In Black trilogy is in the works but Will Smith is reportedly not on board to star.

The original producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald have confirmed that they are in the process of rebooting the franchise but claimed that Smith was not likely to be a part of it.

They told The Hollywood Reporter: “We're in the middle of it. It's very active. It will be reinvented as a trilogy.”

When asked whether or not the original star would be reprising his role, they said: “Most likely no.”

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Smith starred opposite Tommy Lee Jones in the original 1997 film followed up by a sequel in 2002 and a third film in 2012.

The third film in the franchise was the most successful and grossed $624 million at the box office upon release.

While Smith has neither confirmed nor denied his involvement in the project, back in 2013 he stated “three is enough for me” when asked about a fourth instalment.

The A-lister, who stars in the forthcoming Suicide Squad, is reported to have signed up to star in two Bad Boys sequels.

He hasn’t confirmed that he’ll be respiring the role of Joe Carnahan, but co-star Martin Lawrence has urged him to join.

Lawrence recently wrote on Instagram: “11 years ago today, Bad Boys II was released in theatres. Feelin' it's about time for number 3.....What do you think Will Smith?"

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