Key Takeaways:
– Director Barry Sonnenfeld discussed a memorable incident involving a Will Smith fart on the Men in Black set.
– According to Sonnenfeld, Smith’s fart caused a three-hour evacuation during filming.
– Smith’s fart incident outshines his infamous ‘slap’ at the 2022 Oscars, as per the director.
– Men in Black is now available for rent or purchase on Apple TV.
Talk about alien invasions! Turns out, Will Smith had his own ‘explosive’ moment while filming the sci-fi classic Men in Black back in 1997. And no, we’re not talking about his boxing skills in the movie but rather his farting prowess.
Barry Sonnenfeld, the director of Men in Black, recently spilled the beans during a chat on Kelly Ripa‘s show, Let’s Talk Off Camera.
A Fart That Cleared the Room Faster than a Fire Alarm
Smith’s bodily function was so potent, it caused a mass evacuation that lasted for three hours. This incident happened during the filming of Men in Black, making it one of the most unforgettable moments, if not the smelliest, on set.
According to Sonnenfeld, it happened just as they were setting up an important scene, one that involved a “hermetically sealed” vehicle. As it turns out, this vehicle was great at sealing in more than just the actors.
The director recalled, “We were getting ready to shoot Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, and just then disaster wafted in.”
There Came the Legendary Fart
Just as everything seemed ready to roll, the unexpected happened. Smith, who played the legendary Agent J in the movie, apologized in advance before setting off his, how might we phrase this, ‘olfactory offense’.
Sonnenfeld added, “I hear Will Smith go, ‘Oh, Jesus, so sorry. Tommy, so sorry. Baz, get the ladder.'”
Thanks to Smith’s powerful fart, the cast and crew found themselves scrambling to evacuate. There they were, running in chaotic unison, trying to escape what might felt like an alien invasion, but oh no, it was just Smith’s fart!
Tommy Lee Jones, known for his serious persona, was among those who rapidly vacated the premise, leaving nothing but a trail of amusement (and probably a hint of disgust) behind him.
Post-Fart Chaos on the Set
The director further recounted, “We evacuated the stage for about three hours, which is incredible. He’s a lovely guy, just he farts. Some do, some don’t.”
Just imagine, an entire three hours lost to a Will Smith fart! It probably wasn’t as funny then as it is now, but it’s a story worth sharing over and over again. Talk about being a superstar that carries a lethal weapon, Smith certainly has the power to clear a room faster than a fire alarm.
Will Smith’s Infamy Continues
Comparatively, the 2022 Oscars slap incident seems notably tame against Smith’s fart fiasco. Comedian Chris Rock, who faced the ‘slap’ from Smith during the Oscars, must be relieved he didn’t suffer Smith’s other ‘mode of attack’.
While Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith during the Oscars led to a dramatic response, it’s exciting (and hilarious) to speculate how much more chaotic it could have turned out, had Agent J opted to utilize his unique power!
In conclusion, it’s safe to say that being on the set of Men in Black must have been a real gas! This incident is certainly one that goes down in Hollywood history as a humorous reminder that even A-list celebrities have their fair share of embarrassing bodily function moments.
For those who wish to revisit the epic 1997 sci-fi classic amidst this comedy, Men in Black is available for rent or buy on Apple TV. Who knows, once you know about this incident, watching the film might become an entirely different adventure.
