The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes are in full impact and, within the interim, most Hollywood films and TV reveals have been shut down resulting from union laws. Although some have stored work going to waivers or extra inventive strategies (as is the case with Gladiator 2). Given the circumstances, there’s been some uncertainty relating to the manufacturing statuses of some main titles. Unhealthy Boys 4, which started filming months in the past, is such a movie that followers have had questions on. Whereas its filming schedule has been unsure, we now know whether or not Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s newest collaboration wrapped earlier than strikes started.
Sony Footage lastly confirmed final week that the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie would make its approach to the large display throughout Father’s Day 2024. By itself, that information is bound to perk up followers, however Deadline additionally stories that the blockbuster managed to finish principal images earlier than the actors began hitting the picket line. That may be considered as a major win for the studio, contemplating the present state of the trade. The commerce did not reveal dditional manufacturing particulars, however one would assume that the buddy cop movie is in post-production.
Unhealthy Boys 4 was formally introduced in January 2023, with its two main males sharing the information on their respective social media accounts. Whereas that was sufficient to get franchise devotees hyped, even higher information arrived the next month. Questlove revealed in the course of the 2023 Grammy Awards that the undertaking had already commenced principal images. The musician was within the know, as a result of he’d requested Will Smith to take part in a fiftieth anniversary tribute to hip-hop. Smith finally needed to decline as a result of he was engaged on the movie, which was shot in each Atlanta and Miami.
Particular plot particulars have but to be introduced, and an official title has not been introduced as of this writing, both. What we learn about Unhealthy Boys 4, although, is that it’ll see the Recent Prince and Martin alums reprising their roles as Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett, respectively. It’ll additionally mark the returns of For Life alums like Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig. Becoming a member of them will probably be franchise newcomers Tasha Smith, Eric Dane, Ioan Grufford and Rhea Seehorn. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah – the administrators of the 2020 threequel – are additionally again to stir the ship.
Amid filming, Will Smith supplied an replace from the set, which was shared with CinemaCon attendees earlier this yr. Smith has been comparatively mum on the extremely anticipated film since, although he hasn’t been completely silent for the reason that SAG-AFTRA strike started. Lower than every week in the past, Smith opened up about his performing journey in a sentiment put up and confirmed like to up-and-coming performers. He additionally made it clear that he stands in solidarity with the members of his guild.
He, Martin Lawrence and their castmates received’t be capable of publicly promote the film till the strike is over. Within the quick run, that wouldn’t be an excessive amount of of an issue for the studio, for the reason that flick received’t be launched till subsequent summer time. There’s no telling when extra updates on the blockbuster will arrive. At this level although, I’d think about that Sony is simply happy the blockbuster is within the can.
Unhealthy Boys 4 will open in theaters on June 24 as a part of the 2024 film schedule. Within the meantime, you may stream the earlier three movies utilizing a Hulu subscription.
