Willard Carroll Smith Jr, aka Will Smith, is talking to Marvel Studio about joining the film and television production company, but there is a huge condition, and if they meet that condition, he will join.
Giant Freakin Robot is exclusively reporting that Will Smith might be joining Marvel because he had a meeting with Marvel studio boss Kevin Feige and let him know that he would join on a condition that he gets “to be a huge part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
Will Smith has had talks with Marvel studio boss, Kevin Feige. As a seasoned pro, Smith went into these talks apparently knowing what he wanted. He told Kevin Feige that he would join Marvel, but there is a catch: he will only join if he gets to be a huge part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward.
Will Smith isn’t interested in appearing in a small role in one or two movies, he wants to be a major player for the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward. That’s a big ask, but it’s one that a major star can pull for if that’s what they want to do. We’ve seen bigger stars like Angelina Jolie sign up for Eternals, but when she did so, she took on a smaller role as part of an ensemble. She’s even said that she has no interest in a solo movie for Thena. That isn’t the case with Will Smith, not at all.
Marvel Studio boss Kevin Feige has reportedly not given an answer to Will Smith’s big condition. Will’s request is huge, and it’s going to take some time for it to be considered. Many consultations and talks will have to go into it before a final and favorable decision is made.
While we were able to learn what Will Smith said to Marvel, we haven’t learned what Kevin Feige replied. It’s safe to say that a request like that is going to take some time for Feige to consider. He’s the architect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He knows what roles he has coming up. The ones for “huge” parts are going to be more limited, and he’ll have to find one that specifically interests Will Smith.
It will take some time for Will Smith’s huge request to either be considered or dumped into the bin but looking at Will’s feats in the movie industry. His condition is likely to be stamped on by Marvel.
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