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Trailer alert: Will Smith returns to the big screen in ‘Emancipation’
Even after ‘THAT slap’, it is reported that actor Will Smith could still be considered for an Oscar for his upcoming film, ‘Emancipation’.
Will Smith loved watching little Springbok supporter Desi sing’ Image via Twitter @tjpc33
Seven months after the Oscars slap, actor Will Smith has shared the trailer for his upcoming film, Emancipation. Taking to Instagram on Monday 3 October, the actor dubbed it the “hardest movie” he has ever made. Although he is banned from attending an Oscars ceremony, Smith could still be considered for an award.
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WILL SMITH RELEASES ‘EMANCIPATION’ TRAILER
Emancipation follows a runaway slave (played by Will Smith) who goes through a treacherous journey to escape the slave owners who almost killed him. The film also stars Ben Foster, Steven Ogg, Mustafa Shakir, Charmaine Bingwa, Grant Harvey and Ronnie Gene Blevins.
In a report published by Variety in July, it was reported that Will Smith was Hollywood’s second-highest earner due to Emancipation. It was reported that the 54-year-old would be making $35 million (R601 million) from the film.
“This was the hardest movie I’ve ever made. Blood, Sweat & Tears… LITERALLY! Shoutout to Apple who doubled (and tripled) down on their commitment to deliver this epic story to the world,” wrote Smith while sharing the trailer.
The film is set to be released on 2 December.
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TWEEPS WEIGH IN
Emancipation marks Will Smith’s first film project since King Richard. Taking to Twitter, tweeps were excited to see what the film will be bringing to theatre screens.
“This seems like a true work of art and I’m sure it is! I DON’T want to see a million and one tweeps about the “slap”… Emancipation has a message and a story to tell. Let’s look for it,” wrote one tweep.
“So powerful. Really happy for Will Smith and this film. This is a must-see for me. Looking forward to it,” wrote another tweep.
“Cannot articulate how much respect I have for Apple in putting this out and not condemning Will for eternity, like some of the sheep are attempting to do.”
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WILL SMITH IS STILL ELIGIBLE FOR AN OSCAR AWARD
After THAT Oscars slap, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ruled that Will Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years. Luckily for him, he was allowed to keep his Best Actor Award for his King Richard role.
According to Variety, Will Smith is still eligible for an Oscar Award but should he win, he will not be allowed to pick up the award in person.
