Bay wanted Smith to go shirtless during a running scene, but Smith felt embarrassed by the idea.
So they agreed to let him keep the shirt on but unbuttoned for the shot.
He became a viable movie star.
Smith doesnt look young and virile anymore, but hes still full of charisma and star power.
And who should show up in the office but Will Smith.
In fact, most people didnt even think of him as the Fresh Prince anymore.
Yet Smith faces the same skepticism even today.
It would be easy to say that the Fresh Prince aged into being a Stale King.
Yes, still a king, but in many detractors minds, no longer exciting.
And then the Bad Boys revival occurs.
Marcus, the wholesome if motor-mouthed family man, and Mike, the glossy man child.
And he looks awesome doing it, each and every time.
Sure, Smith gets some help inRide or Die.
Directors Adil & Bilall know how to make over-the-top action legible, infusing the scenes with comic book energy.
But Smiths movie star charm isnt just about Mike Lowry being invincible.
Of course, he does it.
Its not just that Smith has movie star wattage every time that hes on screen inRide or Die.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is now streaming on Netflix.
