Will Smith skillfully deflected the Oscar controversy in his recent public event at the Red Sea Film Festival and detailed his encounters with fame through the years.
Recently at the Red Sea Film Festival, Will Smith delved into the labyrinth of fame, discussing its trials and tribulations, given his enduring popularity over the years, notably steering clear of the infamous Oscar incident. Adding to his intriguing discourse, the actor revealed that he is also set to bring the sequel to one of his most iconic movies to life!
Will Smith in I Am Legend
Will Smith Attributes the Recent Hatred to Fame While Remaining Silent on the Oscar Controversy
Will Smith has been the talk of the town in recent years, especially after the Oscar incident and the intriguing revelations shared by his life partner, Jada Smith. The actor appeared at the Red Sea Film Festival recently, which also marked his first public engagement since the Oscars controversy.
While speaking at the event, although not directly confronting the subject, Smith skillfully danced around it, offering a cryptic yet vivid summary of his past few months’ experiences. As reported by Deadline, he stated,
“Fame is a unique monster and I’ve had to be really careful… you can’t get excited when everybody is saying good things about you. The more you take when people are saying good things about you, the more hurt you’re going to be when people are saying bad things about you,”
Will Smith describes his relationship with fame
He further continued stating,
“What I’ve experienced in my adversities of the last couple of years is that I have to be clear about who I am and what I am attempting to do in the world, and I can’t need others to applaud for me to stay focused on my mission.”
It has undoubtedly been a challenging time for the actor. Initially, the internet swiftly condemned the actor after the event, but gradually, sympathy began to emerge, especially following the many revelations made by Jada Pinkett Smith just recently. Overall, it appears that the actor is finally moving on from the incident and redirecting focus towards their career
Will Smith Is Working On I Am Legend 2 Michael B. Jordan!
Will Smith’s dedication to his career is evident as he gears up to breathe life into one of his most iconic movies through a sequel. News of the revival of this action thriller blockbuster, I Am Legend 2 whose first part amassed over $585 million in 2007, surfaced earlier this year. Smith in the Red Sea Film Festival revealed,
“I have a call with Michael B. Jordan tomorrow. We’re really close. I am probably giving up too much information…the script just came in, We’re going with the mythology of the DVD version where my character lives and I can’t tell you anymore,”
Will Smith is coming back with I Am Legend 2
Michael B. Jordan will also join the actor, and the project is currently in the early stages of development for a movie, as per the revealed information. However, the project isn’t the sole focus, the actor has involvement in other exciting endeavors, including Bad Boys 4 and several other projects. Furthermore, the actor expressed a desire to venture into behind-the-scenes roles within the industry in the times ahead.
