Will Smith: I Was ‘Broken’ by ‘After Earth’ Flop

NOT GETTING JIGGY WITH IT

After a colossal bomb packed with subliminal Scientology teachings and tabloid rumors that there’s trouble in marital paradise, can Mr. July con his way back to the box office?

Published Feb. 10 2015 5:45AM EST

Two years ago, Will Smith endured the worst fate known to any reigning Hollywood movie star, and the biggest blow of his career: A massive, stinking flop.

After Earth was not just a major money-loser for the man Forbes once dubbed the most bankable star in the galaxy.

Jen Yamato

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Will Smith: I Was ‘Broken’ by ‘After Earth’ Flop

After a colossal bomb packed with subliminal Scientology teachings and tabloid rumors that there’s trouble in marital paradise, can Mr. July con his way back to the box office?

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Jen Yamato