You might recognize one of Gemini Man‘s co-writers as well. Lee isn’t necessarily known for sci-fi, but he should be able to handle Gemini Man just fine. He’s won two Academy Awards for directing, and has a diverse filmography that includes period dramas ( Sense and Sensibility), a superhero flick ( Hulk), a cowboy romance ( Brokeback Mountain), a martial arts spectacular ( Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), and more. Meanwhile, Lee is one of the most celebrated directors of the modern era. Clive Owen portrays Gemini Man‘s villain, Clayton Varris, the man who created Junior and marked Henry for death. Mary Elizabeth Winstead ( 10 Cloverfield Lane, Birds of Prey) plays one of Henry’s gun-toting assassin allies, as does Benedict Wong ( Doctor Strange). Smith isn’t the only big name in Gemini Man. At the same time, Smith can still handle action scenes, and he’s still a major box-office draw in the right vehicle. Smith became a star when he was still a teenager, and his ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, remains a fan-favorite to this day (all of that existing footage of young Will probably helped Weta’s visual effects artists bring the project to life, too). Not only did the studio need to find an actor who could carry a blockbuster action film, but it needed to be someone who was just as recognizable when they were young as they are now.Įnter Will Smith. It remains to be seen how the finished film will hold up, but in the trailers, the de-aging is flawless. Junior looks exactly like Smith did back when he was one half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. While Smith is the face of Gemini Man, Weta Digital’s effects look like they’ll be the real star. Gemini Man - Official Trailer 2 (2019) - Paramount Pictures
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