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Will Smith
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Ali (2001)
Praised for physical commitment and selective moments of acting, though his voice imitation is considered impossible to fully nail.
About 32 minBad Boys (1995)
Praised as the film’s breakout star who becomes convincingly edgy and movie-star charismatic.
About 8 minDazed and Confused (1993)
Suggested as a dream addition to the movie if it were recast with a major young Black star.
About 40 minEnemy of the State (1998)
Described as a huge star with strong mainstream instincts, though still a bit raw for the movie's dramatic demands.
About 24 minFocus (2015)
Seen as a huge star capable of unexpected romantic-capable roles and strong in Focus, even if he usually prefers blockbusters.
About 8 minHitch (2005)
Praised as an all-time rom-com star whose charisma, likability, and chemistry elevate every scene.
About 0 minI Am Legend (2007)
Praised as a great movie star and given credit for one of his best performances here, despite the Chris Rock slap discussion.
About 0 minIndependence Day (1996)
Praised as the movie’s magnetic center, an all-time movie star, and the source of the film’s coolest scenes.
About 0 minSinners (2025)
Discussed as a comparison for the kind of star-defining role this movie gives Michael B. Jordan.
About 96 minSnake Eyes (1998)
Mentioned as a major star who could have played the role and instead chose a different movie.
About 120 minAnother 48 Hrs. (1990)
Cited as inheriting part of Murphy’s charm and mass appeal in the 90s.
About 24 minBoyz n the Hood (1991)
Mentioned as an early casting what-if for Trey, with some speculation that he might have worked better as Ricky.
About 72 minInside Man (2006)
Referenced as having passed on Spike Lee for Ali because he wanted a more commercially safe path.
About 32 minMy Cousin Vinny (1992)
Cited as another casting possibility for Rothstein/Stan in an alternate version of the film.
About 64 minOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Mentioned as the alternate lead Tarantino once considered for Django, in a broader discussion of star casting.
About 64 minPhiladelphia (1993)
Mentioned in the context of Six Degrees of Separation and the era’s treatment of gay roles.
About 24 minPlanes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Mentioned in connection with a reported remake of the film.
About 24 minEVERY MATCH