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Will Smith To Star In 'I Am Legend' Sequel With Michael B. Jordan

Will Smith To Star In 'I Am Legend' Sequel With Michael B. Jordan

Published Sun, March 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST

Rapper/actor Will Smith is set to revisit one of the most successful entries in his lengthy filmography. The King Richard star has announced a planned sequel to his 2007 sci-fi blockbuster I Am Legend. And it was announced that, this time around, Smith will be teaming with fellow superstar Michael B. Jordan.

Per Deadline: "Smith and Westbrook Studios Co-President/Head of Motion Pictures Jon Mone will produce the project, with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing on behalf of Westbrook Studios. James Lassiter will serve as EP. Goldsman and Greg Lessans will also produce via Weed Road Pictures."

Directed by Francis Lawrence, I Am Legend starred Smith as a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic New York City overrun by zombies. The movie made $77.2M in its opening weekend, and would go on to gross $256.4M domestic and $585.4M worldwide.

Smith is currently nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for his performance as Richard Williams, father of tennis icons Venus and Serena Williams, in the sports biopic King Richard. He took homeĀ  Best Actor wins at both the SAG Awards and the NAACP Image Awards for the role.

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