Will Smith Almost Backed Out of Hit Romantic Comedy, Director Says

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The movie was a far departure from the actor’s sci-fi successes like “Men In Black.”

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Published Feb. 12 2025 11:10AM EST

Will Smith at the Berlin premiere of ‘Hitch’ — Franziska Krug/Getty Images

Andy Tennant, the director of the rom-com movie Hitch, claims that Will Smith tried to back out just three days before shooting on the film was due to start.

Nandika Chatterjee

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Will Smith Almost Backed Out of Hit Romantic Comedy, Director Says

The movie was a far departure from the actor’s sci-fi successes like “Men In Black.”

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Nandika Chatterjee