“He kind of shows me.. “- Keke Palmer Wants To Team Up With Will Smith for an Action Comedy Film

Published 10/28/2022, 8:34 AM EDT

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Will Smith is one of the leading men in Hollywood. The Men In Black actor has given innumerable iconic and memorable films to the audience. While Smith is undoubtedly a prominent figure, a lot of things changed for the I am Legend actor post his slap gate at the 2022 Oscars. Soon after the Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, Smith became a subject of severe criticism from the masses. Furthermore, most of his upcoming films and shows are on hold. Amidst all these ongoing dramas, Keke Palmer revealed that she wants to team up with Will Smith.

In recent times, several celebrities and known individuals have expressed their frustration against Will Smith’s actions. Despite Smith’s repeated efforts to make amends, it seems like the actor has a distance to go before he can redeem himself. However, Keke Palmer is willing to star in an action comedy film with Will Smith, if the actor is ready. Here is all you need to know.

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Keke Palmer reveals she wants to work with Will Smith

Keke Palmer is one of the few upcoming stars in Hollywood. Palmer had a very successful year as she starred in Jordan Peele’s Nope which also featured Daniel Kaluuya. Furthermore, Palmer was also the host of the Time 100 Next Gala, which honored the 100 rising stars from their respective fields. During her time as the host, the Nope actress even revealed her wish to headline her action comedy film.

When asked who she wants to work with the actress said revealed that if Will Smith’s ready to go back to do some comedies, she is ready as well. Furthermore, she added, “I’d like to do an action-comedy of some sort. Maybe I’m like a know-it-all punk and he kind of shows me the ropes.

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Palmer revealed that she wants an original project but with a conceptual similarity to the 1989 American comedy film, Look Who’s talking. Apart from Palmer, the event witnessed some very popular celebrities such as Zendaya, Emily in Paris star Lily Collins and singer Machine Gun Kelly.

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About Will Smith’s return to films, most of his upcoming projects are still unclear. However, the actor is all set to star in Emancipation which will make its way to our screens later this year.

Are you excited to watch Emancipation? Do let us know in the comments below.

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