Will Smith's wife Jada Smith convinced him to take up the lead role in 'Men in Black'

Will Smith received high praise for his performance in Men In Black, which released in 1997. He plays role of James Darrell Edwards III/nt J  in critically acclaimed film. film bagged Will Smith several awards and accolades. However, many do t kw that actor initially declined his role in movie and that it was his wife who convinced him to accept role. Read on to kw more about this story:

Will Smith was convinced by his wife to accept his role in Men in Black

Men In Black features Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorenti, Vincent D'Ofrio, and Rip Torn in key roles. film received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Will Smith was minated for Saturn Awards as Best Actor. His performance was highly lauded by fans. 

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However, very few are aware that lead actor refused to be a part of film. Will Smith read script of movie and after reading he, reportedly, didn't want to accept role. However, his wife Jada Pinkett Smith mand to convince Smith to accept role and be a part of movie. 

Ar fascinating trivia about film is that Tommy Lee Jones had worries about being covered in slime. However, his co-star Will Smith had issues. Smith hated being covered in slime, according to Tommy Lee Jones. 

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Men In Black is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and co-produced by Walter F Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. 1997 American sci-fi action flick received three Academy Awards minations for Best Art Direction, Best Original Score, and Best Makeup. special effects, makeup, actors' performances, especially Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, also received widespread acclaim from critics. critically acclaimed movie gave rise to a franchise, which included Men in Black II, released in 2002, Men in Black III (2012), and later, Men in Black: International (2019). 

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On professional front, Will Smith was last seen in Bad Boys for Life, where he plays role of Mike Lowrey. He is producer as well as lead actor in movie. He will next be seen in King Richard and Life in a Year. King Richard is currently under filming st. 

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