Will Smith is now in talks with Disney studios for a role in the live-action version of the 1941 animated classic fable Dumbo — naturally calling to attention the veteran actor/rapper’s ears. No, he won’t be playing the title role, and would instead play the father of the children who befriend the elephant with a talent for flying, reports Variety. Sources also say Tom Hanks has been offered the role of the villainous Ringmaster.
The studios are rushing to make this film a reality, with quirky director Tim Burton at the helm, who has had exceptional success in adaptations of old children’s stories including the billion-dollar-grossing Alice In Wonderland. Smith is also working toward an official filming start date for the Bad Boys For Life sequel with Bad Boys co-star Martin Lawrence, accordING to Deadline.
The publication notes that Smith’s last film, Collateral Beauty, didn’t fare well during its holiday season release but suggests that a pairing with Burton could lead to huge returns for the two. Live-action reboots of classic animated films have proven successful, and that seems to be the impetus for recent films like The Jungle Book and the upcoming Emma Stone live-action version of 101 Dalmatians.
Wasnt that the Movie with the Racist Crows??
Sure was
You mean the greatest example of overt racism in seemingly innocent childrens media? Why yes, yes it is.
Jim Crows?
Now is time for Will Smith to play a really bad guy in a movie similar to Denzel in Training Day. Play a role of some bad ass gangster, dirty politician, or dirty law enforcement officer/agent.
I mean i always thought he had them big ass ears but still this a bit harsh
Smith should be a superhero in the Marvel Avengers movies. Blue Marvel is the main person he could be.
He can’t considering he’s already signed up for multiple movies in the DC universe where he is already Deadshot, I see a conflict of interest happening there. He also in the Suicide Squad Team on top of that whihc is one of DC biggest franchises. Hes fine he don’t need Marvel.