"Jaafar Jackson and Will Smith Team Up for ‘Supermax’: Will This Dynamic Duo Break the Internet or Just Break a Leg?"
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In a cosmic twist that seems almost scripted by the stars, Jaafar Jackson, who brilliantly embodied the iconic King of Pop in the recent film Michael, is now gearing up for a new adventure alongside none other than Will Smith in Supermax. You might think, “Wait, didn’t Michael Jackson share the screen with Smith in Men in Black II?” Yes, indeed! But in this electrifying upcoming project, we’re getting a fresh blend of talent as these two dynamos take on roles that promise thrills and intrigue. Set for release on Amazon, Supermax pits Smith and the equally talented Annasophia Robb as federal agents ensnared in a high-stakes murder investigation within an impenetrable prison. What a plot twist, right? And while the stars above might not offer a glimpse into Jaafar’s role just yet, it’s expected to be key to the story. With production kicking off soon, this film is bound to be a must-see! Interested in more details? Check this out: LEARN MORE.
In what looks like the closest we’ll get to seeing Michael Jackson collaborating with Will Smith (outside of Jackson’s brief cameo in Men in Black II), Jaafar Jackson, who portrayed the King of Pop to much acclaim in Michael, has found his follow-up project with Supermax, according to Deadline. Supermax is an Amazon MGM Studios action film that stars Smith and Annasophia Robb and will be directed by David Gordon Green. Green is known for his comedies, which include the new Will Ferrell Netflix show The Hawk, as well as crossing into the horror genre with the latest Halloween trilogy and The Exorcist: Believer.
The plot to Supermax has not been officially revealed, but it is said to involve Smith and Robb playing Federal Agents investigating a seemingly impossible murder within an impenetrable prison. Jackson’s role has also not been revealed, but he is said to be playing a central role in the film.
Green does have experience in the action genre with the stoner action-comedy Pineapple Express, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. Amazon MGM had secured the worldwide distribution rights from Miramax for a deal worth around $70 million. According to Deadline, Amazon will not be sending this movie to theaters in lieu of the film debuting on Prime Video. Amazon also announced that one of their big tentpole titles, Voltron, which stars Henry Cavill, will also bypass playing in theaters to go directly to streaming.
The production is set to kick off sometime in mid-August. Supermax is written by David Weil and David J. Rosen, who are known for the TV series Hunters and Invasion. The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman are on board as producers. Will Smith and Adam Fishbach will produce the film for Smith’s company, Westbrook. CAA Media Finance had brokered the deal.
The Fresh Prince had lined up more action projects for his resume. After going through a couple of directors, including Smith’s former Bad Boys director Michael Bay, he has finally pushed ahead with the project, Fast and Loose, with John Swab helming the film. Within the last few months, Smith also signed with Paramount for a multi-picture deal with Sugar Bandits and Rabbit Hole as the first of his projects with the studio.
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