Hitch Director Reveals Will Smith Feud 20 Years Later
- Director Andy Tennant revealed that Will Smith attempted to back out of the film Hitch just three days before filming began, citing creative differences.
- Despite tensions during production, Tennant praised Jada Pinkett Smith for her support in mediating the situation.
- Tennant expressed interest in a sequel to Hitch, but Will Smith is reportedly moving forward with a follow-up without him.
- Will Smith is also preparing to release his first album in over 20 years, titled Based on a True Story, with multiple albums planned for the year.
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Will Smith made producing ‘Hitch’ a battle, movie’s director says
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‘Hitch’ Director Recalls Filming With Will Smith Was “A Battle,” Only Found Out a Sequel Is in the Works “Three Months Ago”
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Hitch Director Says Making Film with Will Smith Was a 'Battle,' Credits Jada Pinkett Smith for Being 'Big Help'
"We had our difficulties," said 'Hitch' director Andy Tennant on the film's 20th anniversaryStephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Andy Tennant and Will Smith in 2005The director of Will Smith's romantic comedy Hitch claims he had creative clashes with the Oscar-winning star.Andy Tennant, also known for directing rom-coms like Fool's Gold and Sweet Home Alabama, said in an interview surrounding the film's 20th anniversary with Business Insider that…
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