A cannon guy, Bob Gillmor, reveals how he truly felt working with Will Smith in his blockbuster historical film Emancipation.

“He was just&#8230;”- &#8216;Emancipation’s Cannon Guy, Bob Gillmor Opens Up About How Exactly It Was to Work With Will Smith

When Will Smith lost his temper at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock, people
thought his career was over. However, the actor came back with a big project in
Emancipation. The film talks about the time when slavery was a real deal and how
people suffered. It is a true story of a man who escaped from prison. While the
54-year-old played the lead in the film, a crew member shared how it really felt
working with Smith.

Emancipation has a classic theme when there were wars going on. It also depicts
the story of slaves and their survival. Therefore, the film had to represent the
actual cruel weapons that were used during the time. For Emancipation, Bob
Gilmore created three 20-pound Parrott cannons, along with 3 10-inch Columbian
cannons. The man, as reported by Fremont News Messenger
[https://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/local/2023/04/06/gillmor-adds-a-bang-to-movie-emancipation/70079150007/],
talks about how he felt working with Will Smith.



Bob Gilmore enjoyed working in the 2022 historical drama with the Aladdin actor.
Revealing his feelings about the American actor, Gilmor said Smith was the
coolest. He praised the actor and said he was a hoot. Gilmore shared his
observation about Smith and said he was a down-to-earth person. Moreover, he
also added he was one of the nicest guys he had ever met. “He was just
down-to-earth, one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet,” said the cannon guy.

ALSO READ: “Because the budget was…” – Will Smith Gets Candid About How $2067
Billion Worth Apple Played a Vital Role in Telling the Story of ‘Emancipation’
at AAFCA Ceremony
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Gilmore has worked with many A-listed actors in major films. Yet, he could not
stop gushing over the Emancipation actor.


AFTER EMANCIPATION, WHAT IS WILL SMITH DOING?

Coming back with a bang in Emancipation, he shared how the film took a toll on
him.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-felt-embarrassed-will-smith-opens-up-about-the-dehumanizing-and-psychological-tolls-of-emancipation-on-red-table-talk/]
While he is recovering from them, the actor has some other major projects lined
up for him. Do you know one of the iconic franchises, Bad Boys, that Smith has
been a part of? Well, the fourth installment of the film is coming soon.
Moreover, he is ready to be in yet another Aladin film as well.



The actor has also played a character in a rom-com film, Hitched. Well, the film
is getting to have a sequel as well. Currently, he has been working as the
executive producer of Bel-Air as well, while I Am Legend 2 is also in the
making.

ALSO READ: “…this may sound very strange” – Gilbert Owuor Reveals His Experience
of Working With the ‘Emancipation’ Star, Will Smith
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-may-sound-very-strange-gilbert-owuor-reveals-his-experience-of-working-with-the-emancipation-star-will-smith/]

While the actor is getting back in his career, tell us what are your
expectations from the upcoming films in the comment box below.

Neha Chande

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When Will Smith lost his temper at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock, people thought his career was over. However, the actor came back with a big project in Emancipation. The film talks about the time when slavery was a real deal and how people suffered. It is a true story of a man who escaped from prison. While the 54-year-old played the lead in the film, a crew member shared how it really felt working with Smith.
Emancipation has a classic theme when there were wars going on. It also depicts the story of slaves and their survival. Therefore, the film had to represent the actual cruel weapons that were used during the time. For Emancipation, Bob Gilmore created three 20-pound Parrott cannons, along with 3 10-inch Columbian cannons. The man, as <a href="https://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/local/2023/04/06/gillmor-adds-a-bang-to-movie-emancipation/70079150007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported by Fremont News Messenger</a>, talks about how he felt working with Will Smith.
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Bob Gilmore enjoyed working in the 2022 historical drama with the Aladdin actor. Revealing his feelings about the American actor, Gilmor said Smith was the coolest. He praised the actor and said he was a hoot. Gilmore shared his observation about Smith and said he was a down-to-earth person. Moreover, he also added he was one of the nicest guys he had ever met. &#8220;He was just down-to-earth, one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet,” said the cannon guy.
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Gilmore has worked with many A-listed actors in major films. Yet, he could not stop gushing over the Emancipation actor.
<h2>After Emancipation, what is Will Smith doing?</h2>
Coming back with a bang in Emancipation, he shared <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-felt-embarrassed-will-smith-opens-up-about-the-dehumanizing-and-psychological-tolls-of-emancipation-on-red-table-talk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how the film took a toll on him.</a> While he is recovering from them, the actor has some other major projects lined up for him. Do you know one of the iconic franchises, Bad Boys, that Smith has been a part of? Well, the fourth installment of the film is coming soon. Moreover, he is ready to be in yet another Aladin film as well.
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The actor has also played a character in a rom-com film, Hitched. Well, the film is getting to have a sequel as well. Currently, he has been working as the executive producer of Bel-Air as well, while I Am Legend 2 is also in the making.
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