Smith is currently engaged in the creation of a follow-up film featuring Will Smith. - Smith is currently engaged in crafting a follow-up film.
Will Smith is brewing up a sequel to his 2005 romantic comedy, "Hitch: The Date Doctor," leaving the original director, Andy Tennant, on the sidelines. It's been two decades since Smith graced our screens as the charming relationship guru, but it seems the star has undergone secret negotiations for a follow-up, making his debut in the romantic comedy genre. This revelation came as a surprise to Tennant, who had been keeping his own "Hitch" sequel concept under wraps.
Tennant's discovery of Smith's project happened unexpectedly, with him learning about it three months ago. During a discussion with a Sony executive, the manager revealed that Will Smith's production company was already working on the sequel. Tennant took the news in stride, acknowledging the cutthroat nature of Hollywood. "Will is probably making a sequel without me. Hey, that's Hollywood," he said casually.
Struggles on Set
Despite the recent development, Tennant doesn't harbor any ill-will towards Smith. The filming process for the original "Hitch" was far from smooth, with creative conflicts and last-minute alterations plaguing the production. However, the collaboration between Tennant and Smith resulted in a successful romantic comedy that raked in over $371 million worldwide.
Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, served as a mediator between the two strong-willed individuals, facilitating communication and ensuring the project remained on track. Tennant expressed gratitude for her role during those challenging times.
Plans for a "Hitch" spin-off series, spearheaded by Smith, had been in the works since 2014. It seemed that they've now decided to venture into a full-fledged sequel, potentially bringing back Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James for a reunion of their beloved characters.
Tennant, reflecting on the past, recalled the challenges during the filming of "Hitch," where he and Will Smith had to navigate creative conflicts and last-minute alterations. Despite these struggles, they managed to deliver a successful romantic comedy. Overhearing the news about Smith's sequel, Tennant sang to himself, ♪ I'm going to be a star ♪, as he acknowledged the dynamics of Hollywood.
