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Dumb Casting Move

[Blind Gossip] This major movie star will not be taking on this friendly role that everyone thought was his. You might hear that it was a scheduling issue… but we hear there was more to it!

He completely overplayed his hand. Such a dumb move. He thinks it’s the 1990s. He wanted a ridiculous amount of money and additional credits and creative input and points. Then he tried to get [his family members] in as part of the deal. Ummm… NO. In the last ten years, I think he’s only had one film in which he starred that even made any real money, and that was an ensemble film, so it wasn’t all him [that made it a success]. Twenty years ago, he was hot, but now there are a dozen names that are just as famous and will be happy to jump on this at a lower cost and with less fuss. Expect an announcement soon.

So, it sounds like rather than bringing in a fresh face, they will be making an offer soon to another established actor. We’re all ears to hear who it’s going to be!

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[Optional] Your favorite movie of his?

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  3. emw says

    Will Smith

    I like him, he’s a talented bloke but why oh why does he insist on people casting his kids? They’re talentless and really quite odd.

  6. lovefifteen says

    Will Smith backing out of the Dumbo movie

    Clues: all ears, fresh, dumb, the 90s, his family, etc

  11. pwhit72 says

    I know this one!
    Will Smith in the live action Dumbo movie.
    Independence Day will always be my favorite.

  20. chaseboogie says

    Will Smith. Clues ‘fresh face’ = Fresh Prince . Also, ‘all ears’ for his big ears. I also am thinking Jim Carrey for the clue ‘dumb’ which is for dumb and dumber. ‘hot’ for his Fire Marshall Bill skit.

  24. GammaGamma says

    Will Smith – Dumbo.

    So happy that producers finally said no to his nepotism. Plus, I can’t handle all the dumb, psuedo-intellectual b.s. that spews out of his Jaden’s mouth.

  25. Rofl my Wofl says

    I have no idea what the movie is supposed to be, but I thought of Will Smith, since he’s considered a major movie star and was enormously popular in the 90s, and those demands sound like him. Especially trying to get his family involved. Both of his kids have been in several movies with him.

  28. eryncuz88 says

    Ok, first of all, I didn’t even KNOW they were making a live-action Dumbo movie! Great clues, Ace! This is Will Smith, who apparently won’t be in the movie due to scheduling differences.

    My fave is Men in Black.

  29. Classybird says

    Will Smith? For example, he is known for trying to get his son into his films. Also the reference to an ensemble movie (Suicide Squad?), ears and “fresh” face. He was in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

    Favourite movie of his – Independence Day

  31. bertwheeler says

    Will Smith. (clue: ears — they’re big. “fresh” — as in fresh prince.)

    The only one I’ve seen is the one where the White House blows up, and that was, what, 20 years ago? 25?

  38. LeeLee12345 says

    Will Smith, “Fresh” Prince of Bel Air, trying to get his uneducated, untalented offspring in on the gig.

    NO favorite movies of his …

  45. iknowiknow says

    Will Smith for the live action Dumbo movie.

    His last box office success was Suicide Squad and that was an ensemble film.

    Clues: “fresh face”- fresh prince, “ears” – has rather large ears.

  47. melrose71 says

    Will Smith not doing Dumbo now. No favorite, but I really liked Hitch and the one where he was an antihero with Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.

  51. julesjd says

    Will Smith or Tom Hanks, who are both in the new Dumbo movie.

    I’m thinking Will Smith because this says friendly role and Hanks is up for the villain.

  53. rodieb123 says

    I’m going with Will Smith.
    Clues: fresh – Fresh Prince of Bel Air
    Ears: he’s got massive ears
    Favourite movie of his? I dunno, the I Am Legend one, I guess?

  56. DuncanCh says

    Actor: Will Smith
    Movie: Dumbo

    I don’t really care for any of his movies but I love Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

  58. JerzeyJenn says

    Will Smith ?

    Clues: Big Star in 90’s
    “Fresh”…Fresh Prince of Bel Air
    “Ears & hear”…Known for his Big Ears and
    “Will”…Will Smith
    “7”…Was in movie called Seven Pounds
    Thats all I got ?
    Fav Movies: Bad Boys, Independance Day

  68. bhakti says

    Dumb made me think Jim Carey (Dumb and Dumber) but I think this is Will Smith because he has Jaden and Willow to try and cast and “fresh” refers to Fresh Prince of Bel Air and he has kind of big ears ? (Sorry Will)

  76. BoatGirl says

    Will Smith pulling out of Dumbo. Probably trying to get his untalented son Jayden a part.

    I liked Men in Black 1, and Suicide Squad.

  78. cuesgirl says

    I’m getting a Johnny Depp vibe from this blind but i’m probably wrong. Can’t wait to see the other guesses.

  81. jajarose says

    Will Smith , I don’t have one.

    The film dumbo – clues ears, dumb, Will probably wanting Jaden or Wilow in the film the 1990’s, suicide squad ensemble

  89. Lurky Lou says

    Will Smith, always trying to get Jaden on his movies.

    I think he peaked with Independence Day and the MIB movies. Haven’t really watched much of his stuff since then.

  97. Gossimer says

    Actor: Will Smith

    Movie: Tim Burton’s live-action Dumbo

    Clues: “dumb”, “all ears”, the ensemble movie = Suicide Squad, family members = Jaden or Willow

    My favourite movie is his would probably be Six Degrees of Separation.

    He’s gotta check his ego though. His only good movies in the past decade were MIB3 and I Am Legend.

  98. bigjinla says

    Actor: Will “Dumbo” Smith

    [Optional] Your favorite movie of his? Bad Boys 2: Electric Boogaloo

  99. wyattash says

    Will Smith (fresh, as in fresh prince, ensemble piece being Suicide Squad).
    My fave: The Persuit of Happyness