Hollywood’s polished façade cracked open when an unexpected incident involving Will Smith disrupted the filming of “Men in Black” for three full hours, unveiling the reality beneath the glitter. Will Smith farts a lot.
At a Glance
- Will Smith caused a hilarious halt on “Men in Black” set.
- Barry Sonnenfeld recounted the fart incident on a podcast.
- Tommy Lee Jones responded with calm and humor.
- Steven Spielberg personally convinced Smith to take the role.
Will Smith’s On-Set Hilarity
Director Barry Sonnenfeld didn’t hold back laughter on Kelly Ripa’s SiriusXM podcast as he recounted a humorous episode from the set of “Men in Black.” During the filming of a scene where a car transformed into a hypercar, Will Smith unexpectedly released a fart in a tightly enclosed, hermetically sealed space. This comedic disruption resulted in the evacuation of the set for three hours, leaving everyone including co-star Tommy Lee Jones, amused.
The incident reflected the close camaraderie among the cast, showcasing that even professional settings experience moments of levity.
Smith’s red-faced apology, “Oh Jesus, so sorry. Tommy, so sorry. Baz, get the ladder,” was graciously met with Tommy Lee Jones’ reassuring reply, “That’s fine, Will. No worries.” Such moments illustrate the rapport and understanding shared among Hollywood’s elite – and it’s light news compared to the stories we bring you about war, ballistic missiles, and murder.
Background of “Men in Black”
The 1997 release of “Men in Black,” directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, became an instant hit with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones playing celebrated roles as Agent J and Agent K. Despite initial hesitation following his success in “Independence Day,” Smith joined the production after producer Steven Spielberg’s personal persuasion through a helicopter-arranged face-to-face meeting.
The comedy science fiction film’s success paved the way for two sequels, joining the ranks of iconic pop culture films. Smith’s character, Agent J, became highly acclaimed, contributing immensely to the film’s broader appeal.
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Well, at least this story finally distracts from the whole slapping incident…
