Key Takeaways:
– Will Smith, regardless of his controversial Oscar incident, thrives in his career with Bad Boys: Ride or Die surpassing $100 million mark at the box office.
– Smith inked a deal with Sony for starring in the upcoming film ‘Resistor'.
– ‘Resistor' is an adaptation of the novel ‘Influx' by acclaimed author Daniel Suarez.
– The project is still on the lookout for a director but is set to be produced by an impressive lineup of producers, with some having previously worked with Smith.
Hot off the presses, folks! Will Smith, whose career influence some thought was dwindling, has proved them all wrong. His movie Bad Boys: Ride or Die raked in over $100 million in just ten days of its release. And to top it all off, Smith is now set to star in Sony's upcoming film ‘Resistor'. This movie is an adaptation of the novel ‘Influx' written by the best-selling author, Daniel Suarez.
So What's ‘Resistor' All About?
Now, Sony has been pretty secretive about the plot details for ‘Resistor'. But, thanks to the blurb provided by Goodreads, we can make some educated guesses. ‘Influx', the book ‘Resistor' is adapted from, tells the story of Physicist Jon Grady. Grady and his team invent a device that can reflect gravity, which sounds super cool, right? But instead of being praised for such a groundbreaking device, they end up being locked up by the mysterious Bureau of Technology Control. Sounds like some serious trouble, doesn't it?
In an unbelievable twist, Grady is thrown into a high-tech jail along with other intellectually doomed rebels for not joining the controlling bureau. The goal here is to keep a lid on rapid technological progress and avoid potential social chaos. Yikes! You can bet Grady and his fellow prisoners won't sit quiet. They become the only hope to bring humanity out of this dark age.
Of course, we're not sure if the movie will stick strictly to this plot or add its own flavor, but either way, it sounds exciting!
The Big Names Behind ‘Resistor'
‘Resistor' doesn't have a director attached yet, but we do know it's being produced by the creative minds at Escape Artists. The producer lineup includes Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Tony Shaw, Dave Wilson, along with Smith himself and Jon Mone from Westbrook. Executive producers include Heather Washington. That's quite a crew, right?
Fun fact, Smith and Black have been a dynamic duo before working on films such as Seven Pounds, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Emancipation.
Let's Hear from You
So, what are your thoughts on Will Smith starring in ‘Resistor'? Have you had a chance to read ‘Influx' yet? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
In conclusion, it's clear to see that Will Smith's star continues to shine in Hollywood. Despite the controversy that surrounded him, he stands proof that talent and hard work really can overcome the biggest hurdles. We can't wait to see what Sony and Smith bring to the table with ‘Resistor'. We'll be watching for further developments. Stay tuned!
