we just received big news about Will Smiths Supermax new cast members who are joining the project. This thriller is a big deal because it’s Will Smith’s first major film role since the release of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” in 2024. He’ll play an FBI agent named Rex. The story follows two FBI agents who must solve a murder in a Supermax prison. That sounds pretty exciting!
Who will star in the movie?
The team behind the film has been hard at work casting some great actors. We already knew that AnnaSophia Robb—whom you might remember from Rebel Ridge—will play the younger partner of Will’s character. Jaafar Jackson is also on board. Earlier this year, he delivered an impressive performance as his uncle Michael Jackson in the film Michael. This will be only his second film.
Deadline has just announced that four new actors are joining the cast. One of them is Nicholas Alexander Chavez. He recently gained recognition for his role as Lyle Menendez in the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. After that, he collaborated again with Ryan Murphy on a series called Grotesquerie.
Another actor joining the cast is Andrés Almeida. He is a professional actor from Mexico who has appeared in films such as “Y tu mamá también”. Then there’s Martin Bats Bradford. He appeared in the film “Hit Man”, directed by Richard Linklater. He also starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson in the Apple TV series The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.
Last but not least, Erika Ringor rounds out the cast. She has previously worked with Will Smith in the film “King Richard”—the film that ultimately earned him his first Oscar. She has also appeared in series such as “Bosch: Legacy” and “The Morning Show”.
What do we know about the plot?
To be honest, we don’t yet know exactly what roles these actors will play. Since the film revolves around a murder in a maximum-security prison, it’s safe to assume that some of them will be inmates. We know that filming began today in New South Wales, Australia. The local government is supporting the production. We also know that an Australian actor named Jason Clarke is part of the cast.
David Gordon Green is directing. He directed Pineapple Express and the new Halloween films. The screenplay was written by David Weil and David J. Rosen. A theatrical release date has not yet been set. Additionally, the film will not be shown in regular theaters but will be released directly on Prime Video.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Will Smiths career. Since all the drama at the Oscars in 2022, he’s taken things a bit easier. But with this new role in Supermax, he seems ready to return as a major action star. Fans are already discussing it in the comments. Some are really looking forward to seeing him back on the big screen, while others are still hung up on the past. It’ll be exciting to see how it all plays out once the movie finally becomes available on streaming platforms!
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