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Will Smith has certainly redeemed his career after a ‘certain’ unfortunate incident. Recently seen inBad Boys: Ride or Die, Smith reunited with Martin Lawrence to reprise their iconic characters, Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Miles Burnett. Helmed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the movie is a certified hit already.
Busy in the promotions of the epic flick, Smith and Lawrence recently made their way to GOAT Talk, where he once again proclaimed his mistake for doubting the director of the firstBad Boysmovie, Michael Bay.
Will Smith Once Again Admits his Mistake With Michael Bay
The year was 1995 and the buddy cop action comedy flick,Bad Boyshad just come out. The first ever feature film directed byMichael Bay, the film madeWill Smitha certified movie star. Fresh off hisThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airfame, Smith went on to become one of the most sought-after lead stars among fans.
Part of his appeal was an iconicBad Boysscene, which featured Smith running with his shirt open. While the said scene is incredibly famous today, back in the day, the lead star and the director clashed over the scene since Bay wanted Smith to beshirtlessduring the entire scene.
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While they did compromise and Smith offered to keep his shirt on but unbuttoned, the scene undoubtedly boosted his appeal andmade him an overnight movie star(viaThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon). In a recent appearance onGOAT Talk, when asked to do his best GOAT Michael Bay-ism, Smith stated,
Dude, you don’t know what the fk you’re talking about. Take your shirt off and let me make you a fking movie star!
Smith yet again accepted his mistake in doubting Bay’s intentions, and added on,
And he was right. That scene in Bad Boys running with my shirt open. He was right, I was wrong.
Well, if this isn’t a lesson for others to learn to trust their directors, we don’t know what it is. Bay’s insistence on keeping the scene not only highlights his expert vision but also shows how much of a difference a single shirtless scene can make.
When Will Smith Apologized to Michael Bay in a Hilarious Way
Michael Bay [PC: Jake’s Takes/YouTube]Years after the firstBad Boysfilm was released, Will Smith running with his shirt open has remained an iconic scene. One of the prime scenes of the entire film and Smith’s career, it is interesting to think how things would have turned out had Smith not listened to Michael Bay’s instructions.
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Back in 2022, when theBad Boysstar’s memoir,Will,was released, he sent over a copy to Bay as a Christmas gift. And in the book he hilariously apologized for doubting the director about the said scene. Per a video posted by Bay on hisInstagram, Smith wrote a note which stated,
Okay, Michael. You were right. I was Wrong!
Despite all these years, the scene continues to be part of popular discourse. And Smith and Bay talking about it after all this time proves just how iconic it is.
Bad Boys: Ride or Dieis in theatres now.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
