After pairing for three parts, speculations call for a fifth part to the MIB franchise, but what are the stakes of Will Smith starring in it

Will Smith to Return in Another Extraterrestrial Franchise With &#8216;Men in Black&#8217;?

We all have fond memories of watching and hysterically laughing at the
shenanigans Agent J and K pulled while they were on a spree to annihilate all
the intergalactic scum! The Men in Black franchise has garnered a huge fanbase
all across the globe. Apart from the witty writing and hilarious quips, part of
the credit for the mammoth success of the franchise goes to the impeccable
chemistry shared by the two main leads played by Will Smith
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/] and Tommy Lee Jones. The MIB
franchise had three films, with Smith and Jones helming the cast and playing the
beloved characters.

It was 2019 when the makers decided to take a different route with MIB:
International, which received a lukewarm reaction. The lack of reception was
symbolic of the kind of attachment the audiences have towards seeing Will Smith
and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as Agent J and K, respectively. And they
might just get it.


IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF WILL SMITH RETURNING AS AGENT J?

In MIB: International, a complete overhaul was given to the star cast. While
Emma Thompson as Agent O and Tim Blaney as Frank the Pug reprised their roles
from the original franchise, the rest of everything went for a spin. The
response had everyone acquainted with the fact that they did not really
appreciate MIB without their Agent J. Talking about admirers, the fans of the
original Men in Black franchise might have some good news coming their way.

Following the lackluster reception recorded towards MIB: International, Columbia
Pictures is reportedly gearing up for a fifth installment to the OG Men In Black
franchise.

Will Smith once ranted about his kids
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]LONDON,
ENGLAND – MAY 16:Will Smith attends the UK premiere of ‘Men in Black 3’ at Odeon
Leicester Square on May 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ferdaus
Shamim/WireImage)

As per Giant Freakin Robot,
[https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/more-men-in-black-movies.html] only The
Fresh Prince has been in talks for the reprisal of his role as Agent J in this
ambitious project. Now that Smith’s probable return has piqued the interest of
many, there are also fan speculations that the production giant might as well
rope in Tommy Lee Jones to reassemble the old ensemble. Nothing like a good old
shot of nostalgia!

ALSO READ: Was Will Smith Not the First Choice to Play Agent J in Men in Black?
Here Are a Few Actors Who Turned Down the Role
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-was-will-smith-not-the-first-choice-to-play-agent-j-in-men-in-black-here-are-a-few-actors-who-turned-down-the-role/]

Amidst all the speculations, it is clear that Men in Black might not return
until 2027. But, it cannot be forgotten that the franchise, in essence, shaped
Smith’s career.


MEN IN BLACK: ADDING HEIGHTS TO WILL SMITH’S CAREER

Agent J was a role that seemed made in heaven for Smith. Men in Black premiered
on the same weekend as his previous blockbuster, Independence Day. Hence, he was
acclaimed as the undisputed ‘king of the Fourth of July.’ With his undeniable
energy and remarkable talent, Smith captivated audiences with his captivating
aura and commanding presence in the movie.

Will Smith
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]BEVERLY
HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 24: Will Smith speaks onstage during the 2022 15th
Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheonat Beverly Wilshire, A
Four Seasons Hotel on March 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by
Rich Polk/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

The Men in Black franchise undoubtedly propelled Smith’s career to new heights.
Not to mention he has consistently gone the extra mile to captivate audiences
and dominate the box office. In fact, he fearlessly put his own life in danger
while performing a stunt for Men in Black 3
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-once-put-his-life-in-danger-to-perform-a-stunt-for-men-in-black-3/].
Smith’s unwavering dedication and preference for performing his own stunts
exemplify his status as a true star.

ALSO READ: “That one went over well”—While Men in Black 5 Develops, Here Is a
2004 Throwback Interview of Will Smith Revealing His Favorite Movie Catchphrase
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-that-one-went-over-well-while-men-in-black-5-develops-here-is-a-2004-throwback-interview-of-will-smith-revealing-his-favorite-movie-catchphrase/]

How excited are you to relive Agent J in Men in Black with Will Smith? Let us
know in the comments below.

Riva Khan

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We all have fond memories of watching and hysterically laughing at the shenanigans Agent J and K pulled while they were on a spree to annihilate all the intergalactic scum! The Men in Black franchise has garnered a huge fanbase all across the globe. Apart from the witty writing and hilarious quips, part of the credit for the mammoth success of the franchise goes to the impeccable chemistry shared by the two main leads played by <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/">Will Smith</a> and Tommy Lee Jones. The MIB franchise had three films, with Smith and Jones helming the cast and playing the beloved characters.
It was 2019 when the makers decided to take a different route with MIB: International, which received a lukewarm reaction. The lack of reception was symbolic of the kind of attachment the audiences have towards seeing Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as Agent J and K, respectively. And they might just get it.
<h2>Is there a possibility of Will Smith returning as Agent J?</h2>
In MIB: International, a complete overhaul was given to the star cast. While Emma Thompson as Agent O and Tim Blaney as Frank the Pug reprised their roles from the original franchise, the rest of everything went for a spin. The response had everyone acquainted with the fact that they did not really appreciate MIB without their Agent J. Talking about admirers, the fans of the original Men in Black franchise might have some good news coming their way.
Following the lackluster reception recorded towards MIB: International, Columbia Pictures is reportedly gearing up for a fifth installment to the OG Men In Black franchise. 
<figure id="attachment_89049" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-89049" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-89049 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-scaled.jpg" alt="Will Smith once ranted about his kids" width="2560" height="1705" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-144578381-1200x800.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-89049" class="wp-caption-text">LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 16:Will Smith attends the UK premiere of &#8216;Men in Black 3&#8217; at Odeon Leicester Square on May 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/more-men-in-black-movies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">As per Giant Freakin Robot,</a> only The Fresh Prince has been in talks for the reprisal of his role as Agent J in this ambitious project. Now that Smith&#8217;s probable return has piqued the interest of many, there are also fan speculations that the production giant might as well rope in Tommy Lee Jones to reassemble the old ensemble. Nothing like a good old shot of nostalgia!
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-was-will-smith-not-the-first-choice-to-play-agent-j-in-men-in-black-here-are-a-few-actors-who-turned-down-the-role/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Was Will Smith Not the First Choice to Play Agent J in Men in Black? Here Are a Few Actors Who Turned Down the Role</a>
Amidst all the speculations, it is clear that Men in Black might not return until 2027. But, it cannot be forgotten that the franchise, in essence, shaped Smith&#8217;s career.
<h2>Men in Black: Adding heights to Will Smith&#8217;s career</h2>
Agent J was a role that seemed made in heaven for Smith. Men in Black premiered on the same weekend as his previous blockbuster, Independence Day. Hence, he was acclaimed as the undisputed &#8216;king of the Fourth of July.&#8217; With his undeniable energy and remarkable talent, Smith captivated audiences with his captivating aura and commanding presence in the movie.
<figure id="attachment_89042" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-89042" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-89042 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-scaled.jpg" alt="Will Smith" width="2560" height="1707" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1387562130-1200x800.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-89042" class="wp-caption-text">BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA &#8211; MARCH 24: Will Smith speaks onstage during the 2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheonat Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for ESSENCE)</figcaption></figure>
The Men in Black franchise undoubtedly propelled Smith&#8217;s career to new heights. Not to mention he has consistently gone the extra mile to captivate audiences and dominate the box office. In fact, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-once-put-his-life-in-danger-to-perform-a-stunt-for-men-in-black-3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he fearlessly put his own life in danger while performing a stunt for Men in Black 3</a>. Smith&#8217;s unwavering dedication and preference for performing his own stunts exemplify his status as a true star.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-that-one-went-over-well-while-men-in-black-5-develops-here-is-a-2004-throwback-interview-of-will-smith-revealing-his-favorite-movie-catchphrase/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“That one went over well”—While Men in Black 5 Develops, Here Is a 2004 Throwback Interview of Will Smith Revealing His Favorite Movie Catchphrase</a>
How excited are you to relive Agent J in Men in Black with Will Smith? Let us know in the comments below.

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