This month, the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die brought Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back to the forefront, injecting life into the sluggish summer box office. While fans are still reeling from the fever of Bad Boys, Smith is already laying the groundwork for another project in the realm of science fiction. With fans already psyched about Smith's return to the big screen this year, he has given them even more reason to celebrate by giving them another reason to look forward to beyond the Bad Boys.

Following the success of Sony Pictures' Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which propelled the Bad Boys franchise past the $1 billion mark, the studio is now eyeing Will Smith for another project, according to Deadline's latest report. Having already surpassed the $100 million mark in domestic box office sales this past weekend, Sony and Smith are now gearing up to replicate this success with their upcoming film Resistor, in which the 55-year-old is set to star.

Resistor is based on Daniel Suarez's bestselling sci-fi thriller Influx, which revolves around Jon Grady, a physicist, and his team who have invented a device capable of manipulating gravity. While specific plot details are still undisclosed, it is known that the groundbreaking discovery faces opposition from a group intent on suppressing technological progress. According to reports, Zak Olkewicz penned the first draft, and Eric Warren Singer is currently working on the latest version.

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With Bad Boys already stirring up enthusiasm among fans, they now appear even more eager for what lies ahead.

According to Deadline's report, Escape Artists have been developing the project for some time. However, after receiving a script from Eric Warren Singer last month, both the studio and producers viewed this as an opportunity suited for Will Smith. Allegedly, the studio wanted to move quickly to continue their successful partnership with Smith, especially considering the impressive performance of Bad Boys: Ride or Die in revitalizing the summer box office.

Many fans are already intrigued by the details, especially since a sci-fi thriller has always been Smith's forte. Some are even reminiscing about his roles in I Am Legend and iRobot as a preview of what Smith could bring to this new project.

Opinions among fans vary widely, with expectations ranging from expecting a blockbuster to fearing a potential flop, with little middle ground. However, most agree that Resistor could mark a return to the genre where Smith has delivered numerous blockbusters. Although no director has been attached to the project yet, meetings are expected to intensify in the coming weeks. Nevertheless, given the long and successful relationship between Sony and Smith, Resistor has the potential to be a significant addition to the studio's box office lineup.

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