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Margot Robbie’s Initial Take On Will Smith During $158 Million Movie Casting

In the talks of sharing the spotlight with Hollywood heavyweights, Margot Robbie
has had her fair share of luck. She has been associated with prominent names
like Will Smith [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/] and Leonardo
DiCaprio. Yet, it is her dynamic with Smith, particularly in their collaboration
on two films, that has truly captivated conversations. The chemistry between the
Suicide Squad actress and her co-star has been so electric that it even sparked
rumors about their potential romantic involvement.

The journey, however, was not without its bumps from the very beginning. Robbie
shed light on her initial meeting with her Suicide Squad co-star during a movie
audition.


MARGOT ROBBIE’S FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH WILL SMITH

From the triumph of Barbie, Robbie emerged as the reigning 2023 superstar. Her
journey ignited with an unexpected audition call for the $158 million crime
comedy-drama Focus, which pitted her against seasoned star Smith. However, this
call came with a twist, which led to an unfavorable first meeting. Amid a
week-long Croatian backpacking venture with her brother, Robbie embarked on a
whirlwind journey to reach New York from a semi-remote island.



“It turned into the wildest 24 hours of my life,” Robbie recalled as per
Entertainment Weekly in 2015
[https://ew.com/article/2015/02/19/how-margot-robbie-told-will-smith/]
recounting her struggles, soaked and determined. Despite the odds, she managed
to make it to the audition on time. But interestingly, Smith’s journey did not
align as smoothly. His absence sparked a situation where Robbie had to call him
out, ultimately grabbing her the role.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-calling-will-smith-a-dck-got-margot-robbie-a-role-alongside-him-in-focus/]
This did cast a shadow over their initial interaction and left an indelible,
albeit not-so-positive, impression.

ALSO READ: Barbie Just Defeated This Margot Robbie and Will Smith Starrer to
Become the Actress’ Grandest Box Office Hit
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As time unfolded, this dynamic evolved into a blazing chemistry on screen. Yet,
behind the scenes, Robbie harbored her own reservations about her pairing with
the Emancipation star.


SMITH AND ROBBIE’S NOT SO SURE CHEMISTRY

Robbie and Smith teamed up in Focus and Suicide Squad, but it was their
captivating on-screen chemistry in the former that stole the show, sparking
rumors of a real-life romance. Despite initial doubts stemming from their
significant age difference, they found their on-screen connection to be natural
and seamless as they delved into their roles.

> Will Smith and Margot Robbie in Focus (2015) pic.twitter.com/jk74pDW2pf
> [https://t.co/jk74pDW2pf]
> 
> — Frame Found (@framefound) January 15, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/framefound/status/1614709248268582916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



In a candid conversation with Red Carpet News TV, they discussed the unexpected
magic they discovered in their partnership for Focus, where Robbie described
their synergy as puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together, and Smith playfully
joked about their “genetic differences” due to age. These concerns vanished
during rehearsals, and their undeniable bond translated effortlessly to the
screen.

ALSO READ: “He gave no signs that he was in a committed..” -Throwback to When
Will Smith Got a Little Too Comfortable With Margot Robbie
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-gave-no-signs-that-he-was-in-a-committed-throwback-to-when-will-smith-got-a-little-too-comfortable-with-margot-robbie/]

Were you aware of the awkward encounter of Robbie with Smith? Share your
thoughts in the comments below.

Riva Khan

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<p>In the talks of sharing the spotlight with Hollywood heavyweights, <strong>Margot Robbie has had her fair share of luck</strong>. She has been associated with prominent names like <strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/">Will Smith</a> and Leonardo DiCaprio.</strong> Yet, it is her dynamic with Smith, particularly in their collaboration on two films, that has truly captivated conversations. The chemistry between the <em>Suicide Squad</em> actress and her co-star has been so electric that it even sparked rumors about their potential romantic involvement.</p>
<p>The journey, however, was not without its bumps from the very beginning. <strong>Robbie shed light on her initial meeting with her <em>Suicide Squad</em> co-star</strong> during a movie audition.</p>
<h2>Margot Robbie&#8217;s first encounter with Will Smith</h2>
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<p>From the triumph of <em>Barbie,</em> Robbie emerged as the reigning 2023 superstar. Her journey ignited with an unexpected audition call for the <strong>$158 million crime comedy-drama <em>Focus,</em></strong> which pitted her against seasoned star Smith. However, this call came with a twist, which led to an unfavorable first meeting. Amid a week-long Croatian backpacking venture with her brother, Robbie embarked on a whirlwind journey to reach New York from a semi-remote island.</p>
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<p><em>&#8220;It turned into the wildest 24 hours of my life,&#8221;</em> <a href="https://ew.com/article/2015/02/19/how-margot-robbie-told-will-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robbie recalled as per Entertainment Weekly in 2015</a> recounting her struggles, soaked and determined. Despite the odds, she managed to make it to the audition on time. But interestingly, Smith&#8217;s journey did not align as smoothly. His absence sparked a situation where Robbie <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-calling-will-smith-a-dck-got-margot-robbie-a-role-alongside-him-in-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">had to call him out, ultimately grabbing her the role.</a> This did cast a shadow over their initial interaction and left an indelible, albeit not-so-positive, impression.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-barbie-just-defeated-this-margot-robbie-and-will-smith-starrer-to-become-the-actress-grandest-box-office-hit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbie Just Defeated This Margot Robbie and Will Smith Starrer to Become the Actress&#8217; Grandest Box Office Hit</a></p>
<p>As time unfolded, this dynamic evolved into a blazing chemistry on screen. Yet, behind the scenes, Robbie harbored her own reservations about her pairing with the<em> Emancipation</em> star.</p>
<h2>Smith and Robbie&#8217;s not so sure chemistry</h2>
<p><strong>Robbie and Smith teamed up in <em>Focus</em> and <em>Suicide Squad</em>,</strong> but it was their captivating on-screen chemistry in the former that stole the show, sparking rumors of a real-life romance. Despite initial doubts stemming from their significant age difference, they found their on-screen connection to be natural and seamless as they delved into their roles.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Will Smith and Margot Robbie in Focus (2015) <a href="https://t.co/jk74pDW2pf">pic.twitter.com/jk74pDW2pf</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Frame Found (@framefound) <a href="https://twitter.com/framefound/status/1614709248268582916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>In a candid conversation with Red Carpet News TV, they discussed the unexpected magic they discovered in their partnership for <em>Focus</em>, where Robbie described their synergy as puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together, and Smith playfully joked about their <em>&#8220;genetic differences&#8221;</em> due to age. These concerns vanished during rehearsals, and their undeniable bond translated effortlessly to the screen.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-gave-no-signs-that-he-was-in-a-committed-throwback-to-when-will-smith-got-a-little-too-comfortable-with-margot-robbie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“He gave no signs that he was in a committed..” -Throwback to When Will Smith Got a Little Too Comfortable With Margot Robbie</a></p>
<p>Were you aware of the awkward encounter of Robbie with Smith? Share your thoughts in the comments below.</p>


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