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Will Smith’s 2005 blockbuster movie Hitch‘s sequel is reportedly in development. If the stars align, this could be his chance to correct a mistake from the original movie.

Will Smith in Hitch | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Although Smith is admittedly more of an action and sci-fi hero, his rom-com avatar came as a fresh surprise to fans. Eva Mendes’ hard-edged cynic against him presented the perfect contrast. So it was no surprise that the movie became such a big hit across the world.

However, things might have been completely different if the makers had gone for the original plan with Cameron Diaz. Regardless, now that Will Smith himself is the one making the sequel, he has the perfect opportunity to rectify that mistake.

Will Smith claimed Cameron Diaz was supposed to be cast against him in Hitch

Hitch admittedly remains to this day one of the most beloved movies of Will Smith’s career.

It is no secret that Will Smith is one of the biggest and most influential stars of today. While you may associate him with the Slapgate controversy of 2022, even you cannot deny that his charm and aura are unmatched. From The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to movies like Men in Black and Bad Boys, he has done it all.

Of course, we cannot forget the time he dabbled in the music industry either. Will Smith has many prestigious awards to his name including 4 Grammys, an Oscar, a Golen Globe, and more. All in all, a very celebrated artist.

Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

However, things haven’t always been easy for the man, especially not romantically. Before finding Jada Pinkett Smith and breaking barriers in Hollywood, Will Smith had trouble dating, resulting in heartbreaks that made him want to turn his life around.

The first...

Twenty years after the release of the romantic comedy “Hitch,” director Andy Tennant has opened up about the behind-the-scenes tensions with star Will Smith that nearly derailed the film’s production.

In a candid interview with Business Insider, Tennant revealed significant creative differences that plagued the movie-making process. Just three days before shooting was set to begin, Smith considered backing out of the project, highlighting the intense creative struggles between the director and lead actor.

Despite the challenges, the film became a massive commercial success, grossing over $370 million worldwide. Tennant described the collaborative process as complex, noting that “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together.”

The production was marked by heated debates over key scenes, including the doorstep sequence with Kevin James and the Ellis Island segment. However, the director...

Andy Tennant is looking back on his 2005 film, Hitch, with less than fond memories.

Tennant, who directed the rom-com that stars Will Smith, Kevin James and Eva Mendes, and which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, recently told Business Insider about how he had disagreements and didn’t get along with the movie’s lead, Smith. According to Tennant, the two did not see eye to eye on drafts and the film’s direction. So much so that Smith wanted out just a few days before filming began.

“Will tried to back out three days before we started shooting. He wanted to shut down and work on it some more,” Tennant said.

“We had our difficulties,” the director said. “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle.”

Elsewhere,...

Hitch didn’t go off without a hitch. In fact, the film’s director recently told Business Insider that Will Smith’s 2005 romantic comedy almost didn’t get made at all thanks to all the “crazy shit” that went down during preproduction.

The problem, explained director Andy Tennant, was that he and Smith had completely different visions for the comedy. “Neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. Jada (Pinkett Smith) was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back.”

Smith pushed back, too. He kept coming to the table with “crazy story ideas,” including a draft so misguided that Tennant said he was more afraid that Smith would make that version than he was about getting canned. The idea that the studio would fire Tennant,...

Will Smith is a bonafide movie star, and you don't get to become a movie star if you're not multi-faceted. Smith's career is one that clearly demonstrates his versatility and then some; he's got a physicality and swagger that lends itself easily to an action film lead, as seen in the "Bad Boys" franchise as well as movies like "Suicide Squad" and "Bright." He has the emotional depth and soulfulness to take on a variety of dramatic roles, as in "King Richard," "The Pursuit of Happyness," "Ali," and "Six Degrees of Separation." He also has a natural comic timing — honed during his years starring on the wildly successful sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" — which crops up in many of his performances, but has also led to winning leading roles in the rom-com "Hitch" and Disney live-action remake "Aladdin."

Despite his considerable range and his continued appeal, Smith has one...

Will Smith is developing a sequel to 'Hitch'.The 56-year-old actor played the lead role in the 2005 romantic comedy film and director Andy Tennant revealed that he learnt that the Oscar-winning star is moving forward with a flick that does not involve him behind the camera.Tennant told Business Insider: "I submitted a proposal for a sequel, which was quite fun, but I guess Will is developing a 'Hitch' sequel without me."I just found out about it three months ago. I had a really good idea for a sequel, and I was talking to an executive at Sony, and he said Will's production company is developing a sequel. Hey, that's Hollywood."The 'Sweet Home Alabama' filmmaker admits that he has not had contact with Will since they finished work on the film but does not "have anything against" the 'Independence Day' star.Tennant explained:...

Will Smith tried to quit Hitch just days before filming started!

The 56-year-old actor starred in and produced the 2005 rom-com, alongside co-stars Kevin James, Eva Mendes, Amber Valletta and more.

However, director Andy Tennant, who also helmed Sweet Home Alabama, recently revealed that the movie had a rough start during pre-production, including clashes with Will.

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Andy shared with Business Insider that he was sent the script after another movie failed to get off the ground, and the next day he met with Will.

“But, like a lot of scripts, it needed a whole lot of work, but the concept was great,” he dished. “I think my main contribution to the early conversations with Will was about Hitch not being a misogynist.”

“But we had our difficulties. The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make neither one of those movies...

Andy Tennant, the director of the 2005 romantic comedy Hitch, said that Will Smith is developing a sequel to the film but did not include him.

In a new interview, Tennant revealed he had an idea for a sequel to the hit comedy and recently found out Smith is working on a follow-up movie.

“I submitted a proposal for a sequel, which was quite fun, but I guess Will is developing a Hitch sequel without me,” Tennant said in an interview with Business Insider. “I just found out about it three months ago. I had a really good idea for a sequel, and I was talking to an executive at Sony, and he said Will’s production company is developing a sequel. Hey, that’s Hollywood.”

Tennant said he doesn’t “have anything against Will,” adding, “He hired me to make this movie. It was not an easy job for anybody,...

Hitch director Andy Tennant recalls the “difficulties” in filming Hitch and working with Will Smith.

In a new interview, the filmmaker looked back at how it was shooting the 2005 romantic comedy that also starred Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta, Michael Rapaport, and Adam Arkin.

“We had our difficulties. The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together,” Tennant told Business Insider. “It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back. A lot of crazy shit that was happening.”

Tennant made Hitch after Sweet Home Alabama and detailed that some of the “crazy shit” happening started right from the get-go.

“There was a draft that Will brought in that I was not a fan of.

Ahead of the 20th Anniversary of “Hitch,” director Andy Tennant sat down with Business Insider to talk about his experience making the film – including big clashes with star Will Smith. Apparently, tensions came to a head just three days before filming was slated to start when Smith tried to back out and rework the script.

Admitting to difficulties on both sides, Tennant said, “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back on a lot of crazy s–t that was happening.”

Smith brought in his own draft of the 2005 film which Tennant said he was not a fan of. So much so, that he threatened to quit.

Hitch celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, but director Andy Tennant told Business Insider that it took a lot of effort to bring the Will Smith romantic comedy blockbuster to the big screen. Tennant and Smith didn’t always agree, and the star even tried to drop out of the movie just three days before shooting was slated to begin.

“We had our difficulties,” Tennant said. “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back on a lot of crazy shit that was happening.”

He continued, “There was a lot of fear doing a big, expensive romantic comedy with Will. It was fraught with peril.

Well, the production of iconic rom-com “Hitch” certainly did not go off without a… hitch.

Director Andy Tennant told Business Insider for the 20th anniversary of the film that lead star Will Smith almost left production three days before filming to revise the script. The 2005 film “Hitch” starred Smith as a professional dating coach who is hired by a man (Kevin James) to woo the woman of his dreams (Amber Valletta). In the meantime, the titular Hitch is trying to win his own date (Eva Mendes).

“There was a lot of fear doing a big, expensive romantic comedy with Will,” director Tennant recalled of the film. “It was fraught with peril. Will tried to back out three days before we started shooting. He wanted to shut down and work on it some more. It was madness.”

IndieWire has reached out to Smith’s representatives for comment, but we did not immediately hear back.

“Hitch” director Andy Tennant marked the 20th anniversary of the romantic-comedy with a new Business Insider interview in which he opened up about clashing with star Will Smith. As the filmmaker put it: “I didn’t want cheap jokes, but he didn’t trust me.”

“We had our difficulties,” Tennant said of his relationship with Smith. “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back on a lot of crazy shit that was happening.”

“Hitch” starred Smith as a professional date doctor who helps teach men how to impress women, but he’s shocked to discover that his usual tricks and advice don’t...

Actor Eva Mendes became an A-lister thanks to starring in a few hit movies. But she’s no stranger to television, either. After her film career took off, there was one point where Mendes was interested in returning to the small screen. But things didn’t go as planned for the star.

Eva Mendes revisited her disastrous pitch meeting for this television show Eva Mendes | Tommaso Boddi/WireImage

Before making her big leap onto the big screen, Mendes had quite a few TV credits to her name. Some of her past television projects included ER, Mortal Kombat Conquest, and Pamela Anderson’s 1999 series V.I.P. But Mendes only had small roles in some of these memorable shows.

After her star-power increased, however, the Hitch star had the opportunity to star in her own television series. Mendes hoped this new role would provide another alternative to the more stereotypical parts she felt...

"The Age of Adaline" — directed by Lee Toland Krieger and released in 2015 — is, put simply, a movie centered around the idea that Blake Lively is an inhumanly beautiful creature. This makes it hard to imagine that anyone else could have played Adaline Bowman, a woman unstuck in time who's incapable of aging. What you may not know, though, is that "Grey's Anatomy" veteran Katherine Heigl was originally supposed to play the titular role but ended up dropping out ... so what happened here?

Heigl, who originated the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens on the long-running ABC medical drama — and left the series partway through its 6th season — was initially cast in the film against Angela Lansbury, who was supposed to play Adaline's much older daughter, Flemming. Long before the movie came out, Heigl exited the project in 2010, according to a report in Deadline; at first, the outlet said that Heigl's departure was due to on-set strife.

Actor Eva Mendes became an A-lister thanks to projects like 2 Fast 2 Furious and Hitch. But she also featured in a couple of smaller projects as well. There was one independent film in particular that gave Mendes some serious credibility as an indie star.

Eva Mendes initially turned down the film that was a career turning point Eva Mendes | Richard Lewis/WireImage

Mendes worked alongside filmmaker James Gray and Joaquin Phoenix for the first time in We Own the Night. Although she starred in a variety of movies, Mendes never had a prominent role in an indie before. Ironically, she initially turned down the film because the part she was offered lacked depth.

“I said to him, ‘You know I love this, but it’s a bit too ‘victimy’ for me. I’m kind of prancing around wearing cute clothes.’ But he was so adamant and said, ‘I promise...

It’s all about award shows and football on Sundays in January. Things kick off that way on TV tonight, Sunday, Jan. 5.

One of the reasons most networks don’t bother bringing their Sunday shows back in January is due to the award shows and football. Something big takes up Sunday night viewing, and Sunday, Jan. 5 kicks it all off with the Golden Globes. You will not want to miss them.

Golden Globes, Sunday Night Football, and more

Let’s start with the Golden Globes. The 82nd annual event will take place on CBS throughout the night. The award show needs little introduction, as you’ve seen it all before. This is a chance for top shows and movies to take away big awards, and we’ll be sure to keep an eye on the biggest wins and losses for you!

What about something for the sports fans? NBC continues...

The 1990s were ripe with terrific sitcoms, namely "Seinfeld," "Frasier," "Friends," "Home Improvement," and "Everyone Loves Raymond." However, tucked between these shows was "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," a snappy, energetic, incredibly entertaining family comedy that launched star Will Smith to superstardom, was nominated for and won a slew of awards, spawned a modern-day spinoff series, and crafted a beloved theme song that Quincy Jones believes cemented hip-hop into pop culture. It also packed quite the emotional punch and it wasn't afraid to hit the dramatic beats. 

"Fresh Prince" ran for six solid seasons, garnering positive reviews for its cast and strong viewership ratings. Nearly everyone involved used their time on the show to achieve fame and fortune on other projects, whether television, movies, or video games. While most of the main cast never rose to the same success they enjoyed on "Fresh Prince," they remained relevant in the decades following its conclusion in 1996. So,...

The most enjoyable additional extras on this disc, aside from Becoming Hitchcock, are interviews with Neil Brand about the scores. Even on The Ring, which is presented here with a score he didn't write, he proves an excellent guide to the mood of the film. Melodrama à la Manx: Stephen Horne on scoring Hitchcock is less detailed in terms of the film itself, but offers an insight into Horne's working on the score.

Davina Quinliven's conversation on Hitch's Leading Ladies - which can be found on The Manxman - is an excellent and accessible dive into the stars of the films on this set and their thematic connections to Hitchcock's later work. From Silent Film Idol to Superman: John Stuart by Jonathan Croall also gets down to specifics about John Stuart, whose long career would extend to Richard Donner's superhero film of 1978.

Charles Barr provides excellent additional insight.

The new Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game from Gun Interactive was just released for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One last year, and the developers have been keeping a steady flow of updates coming ever since. The next update is coming up on December 12th – and with this one comes the addition of Skeet Ulrich from the Scream franchise as a new victim character named Wyatt and Chainsaw franchise veteran Bill Moseley as a new killer family member called Bones. Moseley is best known for playing the character Chop Top in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (and he also appeared as Drayton Sawyer in Texas Chainsaw 3D), but since the makers of this video game only have the rights to base the game on the original film, Moseley has been given a brand new character to bring to life. You can see Bones and Wyatt in the trailer embedded above,...

When Marvel superhero Ghost Rider got his own movie, Hitch star Eva Mendes was tapped to play his love interest. But she realized she didn’t look all that similar to her character in the comics. Hoping to give fans what they wanted, however, Mendes found one way to resemble her Marvel counterpart.

Eva Mendes made the ‘fun stuff’ grow to play Roxanne Simpson in ‘Ghost Rider’ Eva Mendes | Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Ghost Rider was Mendes’ first and so far only movie in the superhero genre. She starred alongside comic book fan Nicolas Cage, who played the daredevil turned supernatural vigilante Ghost Rider in the feature. Mendes asserted that she was drawn to the project both because of Cage and the film’s director Mark Steven Johnson. Although she was familiar with comic book lore, it was her interaction with Johnson that sold her on the project. Still, Mendes hoped...

Actor Eva Mendes worked alongside Will Smith for the first and only time in her career in the 2005 movie Hitch. With Hitch being a romcom, she thought it would’ve been a nice comfort watch for her kid. However, Mendes’ daughter didn’t react like she thought she would.

How Eva Mendes’ kids reacted to ‘Hitch’ Eva Mendes | Anthony Harvey/Getty Images

Mendes has taken a long break from the spotlight to spend more quality time with her and Ryan Gosling’s kids. In some households, a tried and true method for family bonding is watching a movie. But when Mendes was asked if her kids watched any of her own movies, she gave a surprising answer.

“No. They haven’t,” Mendes said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “But they don’t really care. They don’t care.”

It wasn’t for a lack of trying on Mendes’ part,...

Jessica Alba once felt she, Jennifer Lopez, and a few other women of color could be considered leading ladies in Hollywood. But the Dark Angel actor questioned if her fellow Latina star Eva Mendes belonged in that category.

Jessica Alba blasted Hollywood for having too few women of color as leading ladies Jessica Alba | Alexandra Wyman/WireImage

Alba wasn’t satisfied with being an actor while pursuing work in the film industry; she wanted to be a leading lady. Initially, she was told she didn’t have the traditional physical qualifications to be cast as a female lead. Because of her unique appearance at the time, the Honey star asserted that studio heads weren’t sure which roles suited her.

“They couldn’t figure out my ethnicity,” Alba once said in an interview with Pop Sugar. “They were like, ‘You’re not Latin enough to play a Latina, and you...

Since transitioning from TV to movies, Will Smith has become one of Hollywoods biggest stars, with the catalog to back up his status. Smith first rose to prominence as the star of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Not many TV actors can move on to films so easily, but Smith clearly had the talent, the charisma and the pure intangible star power. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in a string of huge box office hits.

Although Smith was initially seen as a comedic actor, with movies like Bad Boys and Men in Black, he has shown a more impressive range. With three Oscar nominations to his name, Smith has proven his chops in biopics, action movies and traditional dramas. This means that his best movies show many sides to his acting talents, and they span from the early 1990s to the here and now.

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Actor Eva Mendes showed that she looks just as good as ever after turning 50 not too long ago. Mendes has maintained she hasn’t had any extreme plastic surgery to maintain her appearance over the years. However, she wasn’t against getting more subtle work done in the past. Unfortunately, Mendes wasn’t too happy with the results at the time.

What Eva Mendes recently said about getting plastic surgery Eva Mendes | John Parra/Getty Images

Mendes has always been pretty open about her thoughts on plastic surgery. At one point, a fan of hers accused the actor of taking her long break from social media because she was healing from her own procedure. Mendes was quick to point out that wasn’t the case back then, while also explaining the reason behind her social media absence.

“I’m not sure why I’m answering you but here I go.

Hollywood has its share of glamor, glitz, and golden status, but some stars have snagged a very different kind of prize, a spot in Guinness Book of World Records. Since 1955, the most recognized title has kept a track record of the most bizarre, extraordinary, and even ridiculous accomplishments. While most of us think of Guinness Records as home for the world’s longest fingernails, a surprising number of celebrities have found their places within its pages.

Whether it’s for holding the longest film career or record-setting stunts, Hollywood’s biggest names have carved out their names in ways that most people would never imagine. Curious to know the names of the star-studded lineup that made Hollywood proud by earning an entitlement in the Guinness Book? Here are the most popular celebrities that have taken home global recognition.

Will Smith

Will Smith has been in the industry for over three...

Mark Cousins has long established himself as one of film’s most thoughtful commentators, crafting illuminating documentaries that uncover new layers of understanding. In his latest, My Name is Alfred Hitchcock, the director works his analytical magic on one of cinema’s true legends. What makes this film especially fascinating is the innovative format—it plays like an evening spent chatting with Hitchcock himself.

Through the skilled vocal impersonation of Alistair McGowan, the droll yet perceptive Master of Suspense acts as our guide. He walks us through his own vast body of work, bringing a personal touch lacking in other analytical profiles.

Cousins has divided the film into thematic chapters, with Hitchcock pointing out recurring motifs and ingenious techniques. We cover topics like escape, desire, loneliness, and the tantalizing effects of suspended time.

By imagining this lively dialogue with Hitchcock across the ages, Cousins keeps the late director’s mystique alive while offering fresh insights.

Eva Mendes says she may consider acting again if the right role came along — as long as it involved working alongside her husband Ryan Gosling. In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, the actress known for titles like The Place Beyond The Pines and Hitch opened up about the challenges she faced early in her career and what might bring her back to film roles.

While Mendes says she was “never in love with acting,” facing barriers like typecasting and ethnic bias made her determined to prove herself. “They would say ‘she’s too ethnic for this, too ethnic for that,'” Mendes recalled of casting calls in her early career. This “fueled” her to work harder. Although times changed and “being Latina became cool,” the obstacles stayed with Mendes.

The Cuban-American star stepped away from films nearly a decade ago to focus on raising her two daughters with Gosling.

Eva Mendes says the only way that she could be convinced to return to acting is if it’s alongside her husband Ryan Gosling.

It’s been a decade since Mendes stepped away from acting. Her last role was a small part in Gosling’s feature directorial debut Lost River. The actress’ last credit, though, was lending her voice to a 2021 episode of Bluey.

“I was never in love with acting. I don’t mean this in a self-deprecating way, but I wasn’t a great actress. I had my moments when I worked with really great people,” she said in an interview with the U.K.’s Sunday Times.

Mendes says her best work was opposite Gosling in films like Lost River and The Place Beyond the Pines, which is the 2012 film where they first met.

“He gets something out of me that’s never been accessible before,” she said.

Eva Mendes has been taking a lengthy break from acting, in case you haven't noticed. The star of movies like "Training Day," "Hitch," and "The Other Guys" has been on hiatus since her last project, "Lost River," released in 2014. So what would it take to get her back in front of the camera? It's pretty simple: let her work with her real-life partner Ryan Gosling again.

Mendes spoke to Laura Pullman at The Telegraph (she and Gosling are currently stationed in London while he films "Project Hail Mary") and revealed that she would definitely do another project with Gosling, even though she admitted that acting was never a great love for her. "I was never in love with acting," Mendes revealed. "I don't mean this in a self-deprecating way, but I wasn't a great actress. I had my moments when I worked with really great people." Of Gosling, Mendes said,...

Eva Mendes would start off the new millennium with a breakthrough role alongside Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in Antoine Fuqua’s Training Day. She would parlay that into a rising career with roles in films like 2 Fast 2 Furious, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Hitch and The Place Beyond the Pines. The latter film is where Ryan Gosling would enter her life and her priorities would eventually shift from her acting career to being a mother to her and Gosling’s family after tying the knot. Mendes has often been asked about unceremonious retirement, where she replies, “I got tired fighting for the good roles…There just was a point where I thought, ‘I’m going to create my own opportunities and become a producer on things and create my own material,’ but it just didn’t feel worth it to me.”

According to Deadline, Mendes explained...

Eva Mendes has only one condition to return to acting after her hiatus in Hollywood since 2014. She recently shared that she would take on a role only if she were cast opposite her husband Ryan Gosling. She even went on to make the comment that she was not a great actress, however, fans would strongly disagree.

Eva Mendes in Ghost Rider | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Mendes was halfway through earning her marketing degree in college when she left to pursue acting under Ivana Chubbuck. A talent manager saw her photograph in her friend’s portfolio and thus began Mendes’ career in the industry. She first appeared in a small role in the TV film, Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror.

Eva Mendes’ 3 Performances That Prove She’s Indeed A Great Actress

During an interview with The Sunday Times, Eva Mendes was asked about returning to Hollywood. She stepped away...

Eva Mendes says the only movie project that would persuade her to return to acting is one alongside her husband Ryan Gosling.

The couple have appeared in two films together, Drunk History Christmas (2011) and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Mendes, whose other hits include Training Day (2001), Hitch (2005) and The Other Guys (2010), walked away from the industry in 2014, and she explained in an interview with The Sunday Times newspaper that it wasn’t a challenge for her to leave the profession:

“I was never in love with acting. I don’t mean this in a self-deprecating way, but I wasn’t a great actress. I had my moments when I worked with really great people.”

And she said she was proudest of the two projects she shared with Gosling: “He gets something out of me that’s never been accessible before.”

She said she would only return to screen if it...

Once upon a time, one Big Bang Theory star opened up about his admiration for none other than Will Smith, calling him his guru. This revelation came as a surprise to many fans, who knew him for his off-setting humor and role. But beneath that genius facade lay a deep respect for Smith’s incredible journey in Hollywood.

Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom and Kunal Nayyar as Raj from The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros.

The Tbbt actor shared how he looked up to Smith’s versatility and resilience in the industry, often turning to his work for inspiration. This unexpected connection showed a different side of the beloved star, proving that even the quirkiest characters can find guidance in the most unexpected places.

From Timid Actor to Comic Book Icon: Kevin Sussman Reflects on Will Smith’s Mentorship Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom in The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros.

Kevin Sussman, who portrayed the endearingly awkward Stuart Bloom in The Big Bang Theory is reportedly expected to return in the new spin-off being developed under the TV franchise. While he is not officially confirmed to return, he once couldn’t even imagine leaving the original show due to an unexpected reason.

Kevin Sussman | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

The actor earlier reflected on the differences between working on a sitcom and a movie, sharing that the transitioning to the often more demanding schedules for the movies is something that he would find most dreading on the show’s cancelation.

Kevin Sussman Worried About the End of The Big Bang Theory Due to His Relaxed Schedule

Kevin Sussman, widely recognized for his role as Stuart Bloom in The Big Bang Theory, has had a diverse career in film and television, including roles like Mr. Lingk in Better Call Saul...

The “Big Bang Theory” spinoff series in the works at Max has found its first three cast members.

Variety has learned from sources that Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus, and Kevin Sussman will all star in the potential show, which was originally announced as being in development at Max back in April 2023. Exact plot details remain under wraps but all three actors would reprise their roles from the original series.

The show remains in development and has not been greenlit to series at this time, with Posehn, Sussman, and Lapkus currently under talent holding deals. “Big Bang Theory” co-creator Chuck Lorre is executive producing the new project via Chuck Lorre Productions, with Lorre currently under an overall deal with series studio Warner Bros. Television.

Reps for Wbtv and Max declined to comment.

Sussman famously played comic book store owner Stuart Bloom on “The Big Bang Theory” beginning in the show’s second season,...

When Will Smith was still a rising star, director Steven Spielberg gave him some advice that convinced the actor to take the lead role in one of his best movies. Will Smith and Steven Spielberg are some of the biggest names in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera. Though Spielberg's best movies are what he's most known for, he's also worked as a producer on several other films. One story proves that Spielberg is just as good at producing a movie as he is at directing one, and it also gave Smith one of his most beloved roles.

There is a long list of films that could be considered Will Smith's best work, from dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness to comedies like Hitch. Some of Will Smith's best action movies, like Bad Boys, are also top contenders for being considered his greatest. In any discussion of Smith's best films,...

Will Smith is a man of many talents. Apart from being one of Hollywood’s most influential actors, he’s also a rapper and a film producer. Not only this, but his string of highly successful projects and movies have also made him a powerhouse to be reckoned with. The actor began his career by playing a fictionalized version of himself in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Will Smith via Jay Shetty Podcast | Credits: YouTube

He continued to do so for the next six years. But it was 1995’s Bad Boys that actually put the actor on the map, and he became a household name. In this article, we will discuss all aspects of Smith’s life, from his net worth and salary per project to his luxurious assets and cars.

A Deep Dive Into Will Smith’s Net Worth in 2024

Will Smith has been a part of the industry...

Near the top of the list of the most famous actors on Earth over the last four decades, sits Will Smith. Since his breakout in the 1990s, the multitalented star has conquered the music industry, television comedy with NBC’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and blockbuster movies thanks to “Independence Day” and the “Bad Boys” and “Men in Black” franchises. In 2021, as Smith turned 53 years old, he also scored critical acclaim that has frequently eluded his grasp. His performance in “King Richard” as Richard Williams, father to Venus and Serena Williams, gave Smith the best reviews of his career and a Best Actor trophy at the Oscars.

His successes wherever he goes have resulted in an impressive number of awards, including winning four Grammy Awards (from eight nominations) for his recording work. For his acting in television, Smith has earned two Golden Globe nominations (for “The Fresh Prince”) plus...

Eva Mendes is opening up about becoming a mom.

The 50-year-old Hitch actress – who shares daughters Esmeralda, 10, and Amada, 8, with partner Ryan Gosling – appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show on Thursday (Sept. 19).

During the interview, Eva and Drew, 49, talked about feeling “lost” after welcoming their kids.

Keep reading to find out more…“I felt a little lost when I had kids in the sense where I was like, I don’t really know how to do that job and be other people. What was it for you, may I ask?” asked Drew, who is mom to daughters Olive, 11, and Frankie, 10.

“Yeah, I felt, I actually didn’t feel lost. I felt very clear but then I felt lost, if that makes sense,” Eva responded. “Then when it was like the cliche of like, ok, well, who am I now after, you know, the kids can survive on their own?”

“I mean,...

Is Eva Mendes fully retired from acting, or will she step back in front of the camera again sometime in the future? Honestly, she's not sure.

10 years after her last film appearance — in her partner Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, "Lost River," where she plays a supporting role as a dancer named Cat — Mendes thinks she had a pretty good run and doesn't appear eager to mess with her acting legacy. While speaking to George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America on September 17 to promote her children's book "Desi, Mami, and The Never-Ending Worries," Mendes indicated that she might be done for good.

"I don't know. If there — you know — if there's interesting roles," Mendes revealed. "I kinda felt like I did it, ya know? I was like, I just worked with Ryan Gosling, who's, like, the best. And I had such a — I don't know — it was such a high...

Glen Powell has been making all the right movie moves lately, securing big box office wins with his turns in Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters. He's also been partially credited with reviving romcoms in theaters thanks to the success of Anyone But You, and he's continued to hone his chops alongside veteran filmmaker Richard Linklater in movies like Everybody Wants Some!! and Netflixs Hit Man. Add to all this an affinity for the audio drama, and you have a recipe for a true all-rounder.

His latest Audible Original is The Best Man's Ghostwriter, a comedic take on the real-life occupation once practiced by director Matthew Starr. Powell builds on his previous Audible experience with 10 Day, playing brilliant but insecure Nate, who writes best man wedding speeches for a living but can't count on any friends in his own life. The 10-episode series also stars Nicholas Braun, Ashley Park, DArcy Carden,...

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles that will be available on the service in September. The Starz September 2024 schedule includes the premiere of Three Women, a limited series based on the New York Times bestselling book that explores female desire through the compellingly raw and honest stories of three women on a crash course to radically change their lives.

Part Two of the final season of Power Book II: Ghost will also premiere. On the film front, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Imaginary, Arthur the King, Knock at the Cabin, The Strangers: Chapter 1, Training Day, Ant-Man, and several other notable titles will join the Starz app this month.

Three Women Starz Highlights

Power Book II: Ghost Season 4 Part 2

The second half of the fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” premieres on Friday, September 6, at midnight Et on the Starz app. On linear, it will air on Starz at 8:00 p.

For over 35 years of his acting career, Will Smith has been the quintessential likable character, whether donning a multi-colored silk shirt or a well-tailored suit. Indeed, the actor has racked up chart-topping hits, playing serious historical figures, and seamlessly shifting between action, comedy, and drama.

Remember his charm in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Or how about box-office juggernauts like Independence Day, Men in Black, and Bad Boys? With each role, he has solidified his place as a Hollywood heavyweight, proving that versatility is his middle name.

Will Smith in Hitch (2005) | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

But the actor once humorously lamented his failure to be a superstar like Tom Cruise. However, there’s one arena where the former can beat Cruise hands down, and that’s in the art of “rizzology”—a term coined by social media to describe his unparalleled charm. Need proof? Just rewind to that legendary scene in...

Alfred Hitchcock has long been revered as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. He also holds the unfortunate distinction of being one of Oscar’s biggest losers, with five Best Director nominations and no wins. Still, who needs an Oscar when you’ve impacted world cinema as significantly as “Hitch” has? Let’s take a look back at 25 of his greatest films, ranked from worst to best.

Known as “the Master of Suspense,” Hitchcock cut his teeth directing silent movies in his native England. With films like “The Lodger” (1927), he gained a reputation for helming tense and stylish psychological thrillers. With the invention of sound came an added element to Hitchcock’s work: a sly sense of humor.

He moved to America in 1940 to direct two films that earned Best Picture nominations: “Foreign Correspondent” and “Rebecca,” which took home the top prize. Hitchcock competed for directing “Rebecca,...

Actress Eva Mendes and her husband Ryan Gosling were recently seen enjoying the 2024 Olympics. But the age-defying star effortlessly stole the show away from the competitors after being spotted among the crowd.

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Mendes and her husband Ryan Gosling made a surprising appearance at the Olympics recently. The Hitch star was seen wearing a modest dark dress that left the legs below her knees on display. The simplicity and dim color of Mendes’ outfit helped draw attention to her casual and comfortable-looking white high heels.

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Her eyes disappeared behind two very large white sunglasses that she seemed to wear the entire event. But she wasn’t the only one, as her husband Gosling also hid a good portion of his face behind a pair of equally large all-black shades.

Gosling was perhaps even more casual than his wife. He stripped...

Life has not been the same for Will Smith since ‘Slapgate’. The Men In Black actor faced a lot of backlash for slapping Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony for a harmless joke made by the comedian on his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Even though he walked away with an Oscar not long after, he would feel the repercussions of the slap over time, beginning with his ban from attending the ceremony for 10 years. While many things have gone awry, one thing continues to remain the same – his strong showing on the Box Office.

Will Smith’s slapgate

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Will Smith had to square up to many challenges in the immediate aftermath of his infamous slap. The ban placed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences might be just the tip of the iceberg.

Eva Mendes and Will Smith’s 2005 rom-com Hitch is one of those feel-good movies that will have you feeling all giddy throughout. Seeing the chemistry between the main actors is enough to give anyone some butterflies in their stomach. The film was met with positive reviews upon its release and is still considered a classic after all these years.

Will Smith and Eva Mendes in Hitch (2005)| Columbia Pictures

While a viewer will experience all kinds of emotions while watching Hitch, there is one aspect about Hitch that many fans are not okay with – Will Smith’s Alex “Hitch” Hitchens going out of his way to apologize and mend things with Eva Mendes’ Sara Melas after everything she put him through.

Many Fans Are Still Unhappy with Hitch’s Ending

Hitch goes over to Sara’s apartment | Columbia Pictures

For a quick recap, Will Smith’s Hitch works as a “date...

On Tuesday, July 9, The Kelly Clarkson Show kicks things off with Kelly’s signature Kellyoke segment, where she performs a duet of “Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs” with Kelsey Grammer. Kevin James, an actor and comedian known for his roles in Hitch and The King of Queens, joins Kelly to discuss his upcoming projects, including […]

The Kelly Clarkson Show: Kelsey Grammer, Kevin James, Sara Gilbert, Daniel Levy, Jon Cryer, Sofía Vergara...