For over three decades, the American actor, Will Smith has been entertaining us in every possible way with his remarkable acting skills in the silver screen. Most people love him for his wits in comedy although, he surprisingly could also nail some serious roles. Hence, the reason why Newsweek hailed him as the most powerful actor in Hollywood.
We’ve seen him star in several box-office films such as Bad Boys, Men in Black, Enemy of the State, Suicide Squad, and Independence Day: Resurgence. But among all of his successful projects, his most recent film Aladdin, brought him the biggest achievement so far.
Will Smith as Genie
Smith played the role of Genie in Aladdin’s 2019 live-action remake. The actor received numerous acclaims for his outstanding performance in the film. Some critics even said that he stole the spotlight from the main character. Known for his humorous personality, Smith gave the role a unique twist that fans really loved.
Because of that, people kept talking about how great their viewing experience was all over the internet. And by the time the movie has reached its final week in theaters, it amassed over $1 billion in revenue, surpassing Smith’s highest-grossing film, Independence Day in 1996 that he held for more than two decades. Independence Day collected a total of $817.4 million.
Next to it is Suicide Squad in which he starred alongside Margo Robbie, Viola Davis, Jay Hernandez, Cara Delevingne, Scott Eastwood, and Jared Leto. It earned $746.8 million in cinemas although, the film didn’t get a high approval in ratings.
Smith expressed his gratitude to his fans on Instagram for his recent accomplishment. He uploaded a video where he thanked everyone who supported the film, Aladdin. He tried to say thank you in different languages to acknowledge the worldwide success of the movie. He also said that he was very honored and happy that at the age of 50, he still feels like there’s so much more growth in his career.
Will Smith’s Upcoming Films
As a matter of fact, he got a lot on his plate for the following months. In October, he would star in the science-fiction movie, Gemini Man. It is about an assassin who encountered his clone who knows his every move. He would also make an appearance in Spies in Disguise which would come out in theaters this December.
Aside from that, he has an upcoming film next year; the Bad Boys for Life. So, it’s just a matter of time that he might break his highest-grossing film record once more. After all, Smith never disappoints his fans, whatever character he portrays.
