Will Smith Says Hello To ‘Hancock’ Sequel, Son Jaden Says Goodbye To ‘Karate Kid’ Crane Kick

Posted by Rob Hunter (rob@filmschoolrejects.com) on December 5, 2008

Two small pieces of Smith family news today, both courtesy of JoBlo.com.  Will Smith is doing publicity for his upcoming film, Seven Pounds, and he was asked about Hancock and his son’s Karate Kid remake.

JoBlo asked Smith about any future superhero plans, and he responded that Hancock 2 will “definitely” be coming in the next few years.  Apparently “there are a lot of unexplored characters in the Hancock universe” that would make for an interesting sequel. 

** SPOILER ALERT ** 

I’m not sure how that fits with Hancock and his sister being the only remaining two of their kind, but if Smith can bring a dead Robert Neville back for I Am Still Legend then I’m sure he can find a few more superheroes for Hancock 2.  I actually really liked the first half of Hancock until the stupid and rushed second half involving Charlize Theron’s character turned the whole thing to shit.  But the movie did make over $600 million worldwide, and as of now is the fourth highest grosser of 2008 domestically, so a sequel is inevitable.

Smith also spoke about his son’s upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, and the news isn’t pretty.  Apparently young Jaden, seasoned veteran of at least (but no more than) two movies, is taking a stand on the classic crane kick that not only won Daniel Larusso a trophy but the hearts of Elizabeth Shue, Tamlyn Tomita, and all of America.  He doesn’t want the iconic crane move in his movie.  Apparently, Jaden wants his Daniel to kick ass with moves taken from video games.  The irony here is that papa Will is trying to convince his son not to mess with a classic film by changing something so important…

Did you know that Will Smith is one of 2008’s most fascinating people?  It’s true, at least according to ABC.


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  • joshi38
    I really didn't think it was possible to lower my expectation of this movie unless they announced they were bringing Pat Morita back using the wonders of CGI. Despite what anyone thinks about the original Karate Kid, the crane scene is the one scene that's amazing to watch over and over again.

    I don't want a remake, but if they do make it, the crane scene is a must.
  • unblinkingeye
    First 3/4 of Hancock was okay, but that last quarter with the BS about superspouse lost it for me. Let me guess there is a superkid in the world they both forgot they had or maybe they arent the last ones and the others are EVIL! Give me a call Will and I can type out a swell sequel in a weekend or less (I swear it will be at least as good as this film). Anyhow, what about this "wants his Daniel to kick ass with moves taken from video games" crap? Does he want his Daniel to end his fight with a "Haruken" or "Sonic Boom" or maybe with a fatality!
  • keith
    No crane kick = No karate kid. End of discussion...
  • where they really brother and sister?
    i thought they were past lovers?

    guess the movie sucked at explaining that too.
  • I'll be honest I don't think anything is a must in a remake. I mean this will be a very different film (probably a bit shit) But I'd rather they went in a WHOLE new direction rather than shot for shot retread. I mean I already HAVE the karate kid and need not see the same film done again.
  • See what I said to Joshi above.
  • joshi38
    That's a good point, but one would expect the crane kick, even if only as an homage.
  • I just finished watching Hancock and I enjoyed it, I didn't think there was anything wrong with the last 1/4 at all. And I'm pretty sure the brother/sister thing was her lying to him, later in the movie she says they are married.

    Now the movie wasn't the best I've ever seen but I thought it was a decent superhero movie, I enjoyed it just as much as The Incredible Hulk or even Iron Man. I would enjoy a sequel as well.
  • neon tiger
    as long as they dont get rid of the cool shower holloween costume.
  • joshi38
    Also a good point. I think I'm more incensed about Jaden wanting computer game moves in the film but... I don't know. As much as you're making sense, I'm still rather annoyed that it won't be in there. I dislike the idea of a Karate Kid remake, I dislike even more, the Idea of Jaden Smith taking the title role and I know a straight remake would probably be worse than if they took it in a new direction so really, it should make no difference, but for some reason this annoys me still.

    That said, it also compels me to dig out my Karate Kid DVD and watch that again, mainly just so I can watch the crane thing again... or perhaps I should just go lie down and cool off...
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