Will Smith and his football fandom has been like an unwavering beat, syncing with the ticking clock of time. From hyped Super Bowl galas to his stint in Concussion, shedding light on the darker side of the sport, Smith took a brief hiatus from the football frenzy. However, destiny had other plans as Inter Miami kicked off its MLS journey, pulling Smith back into the thrilling world of football. The plot thickened when he found himself rubbing shoulders with none other than Lionel Messi during Inter Miami’s triumphant MLS debut against Real Salt Lake.

The reel-life maven, famed for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness, could not resist sharing this star-studded encounter on Instagram, dropping tantalizing hints of an impending sequel shoot of Bad Boys.

Will Smith sets the football world on fire

In the world of football, Will Smith and his son stand as colossal admirers of the legendary Lionel Messi. The entry of Inter Miami into the MLS arena sparked a starry alignment just like before, attracting many luminaries. As Messi graced the MLS debut, Smith found himself amidst football royalty, rubbing shoulders not only with him but also with David Beckham and others. Seizing this golden moment, Smith treated his followers to a thrilling Instagram reel, captioning it with, “Just tryna soak in greatness!!”

The reel had the sound of ‘Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58’ as the backdrop, making it a crazy and memorable soirée. Amid catching up with his ‘guy’ Beckham, Smith spilled the details of the riveting game. Little did we know that this sensational night served as the perfect prelude to Smith gearing up for a new Bad Boys sequel, slated to hit the screens in June, adding a cinematic twist to this football-filled extravaganza.

If Bad Boys is scheduled for release in June, why is Smith still shooting in Miami?

Smith drops Miami hints for Bad Boys 4 in quirky announcement

Smith and his partner-in-crime Martin Lawrence are all set to revive their iconic roles for Bad Boys 4. Bringing a storm of action and nostalgia, it will hit the big screen on June 14, 2024, following a four-year hiatus. With Miami as the vibrant backdrop, Smith, in a rare video, spilled the beans on the final eight days of shooting. Moreover. he also expressed his deep affection for the city and stoked excitement for the impending release.

A stellar cast, including Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and the illustrious DJ Khaled promises a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense. The narrative will unfold under the guidance of directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who will bring their magic to the forefront once again. Amidst this cinematic whirlwind, the return of characters and the introduction of new faces hint at an enthralling spectacle that promises to capture the hearts of fans, just like Smith’s encounter with Messi.

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