thewrap.com – Will Smith is in early talks to star in Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures’ potential tentpole “Brilliance,” two individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap. Legendary would not confirm, while a representative for Smith did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Julius Onah (“God Particle”) is directing the sci-fi thriller from a script by David Koepp, who adapted Marcus Sakey’s novel of the same name.

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collider.com – Well it looks like Roland Emmerich is going to have to use the version of the script that doesn't include Will Smith, because the star has reportedly decided against appearing in the Independence Day sequel.  The "Will He? Won't He?" game has been played for a number of years now, and even though a new report states that Smith has decided against starring in the sequel, nothing has been officially confirmed just yet. 4 weeks 3 days ago via theothersenhman

cinemablend.com – Big-budget supernatural thrillers are not films that Hollywood handles with any sort of consistency, and it’s a wonder they continue doing it. But money is money, and director D.J. Caruso will head back to that style of flashy filmmaking following a dip into calmer waters with 2013’s YA novel adaptation Standing Up. 8 weeks 6 days ago via brucelee

thewrap.com – Will Smith is attached to star in the supernatural thriller “Selling Time” for 20th Century Fox, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap. A representative for Smith did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment. Smith does not have an official deal in place but he is in the process of coming aboard. 19 weeks 4 days ago via donnieyen