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Dumb Casting Move

February 10, 2017 Blind Gossip

[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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  1. jerseygrl31 says

    February 12, 2017 at 8:19 am

    First person I thought of was Will Smith
    movie: Idk
    Fave movie? The pursuit of happiness is his best movie! That’s is! He is an over praised And overrated actor. Just like Tom Cruise. Ugh.
    Oh Suicide squad would be greater without him.

  2. BrightEyes says

    February 11, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Actor – Will Smith for sure

    And I do NOT blame him. The Franchises he’s been in have made BILLIONS and there is a TON of money made beyond the Box Office. He knows the deal and if you think that Suicide Squad would’ve survived without him, you’re naive.

  3. sportsmomof3 says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Tom Cruise only thing I could think of

  4. CatInTheHat says

    February 11, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    I agree – Will Smith.
    Didnt he lose out on the Independence Day sequel for the same reasons?
    Seems like for such an “intelligent” guy he would be getting the idea that he cant make demands like that anymore and get away with it.

  5. iriseyes says

    February 11, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    Tobey Maguire

  6. pinkcaddygirl says

    February 11, 2017 at 7:13 am

    Actor: Will Smith (nice “ears” joke BTW) 🙂

    He’s made several movies I like. Hitch, The Pursuit of Happyness and I, Legend come to mind immediately, and there are other great ones. I think he’s a great actor with a lot of versatility, and if he could just tone down his demands (including trying to get his kids into every film), then maybe he could have a great career again.

  7. jophieljo says

    February 11, 2017 at 6:49 am

    Bruce Willis?

  8. kevlar99 says

    February 11, 2017 at 6:40 am

    Jim Carrey?
    Dumb= Dumb and Dumber
    “All ears to hear”= Horton Hears a Who
    Ensemble film= Dumb and Dumber To
    Family member= his daughter Jane maybe?

  9. ladybugjones says

    February 11, 2017 at 6:18 am

    Based on the hints, I am going to say Will Smith. But, he was in that concussion movie not too long ago and he was the main actor…so doesn’t quite add up.

  10. mel7867 says

    February 11, 2017 at 5:23 am

    Will Smith/Dumbo

  11. mattaharpy says

    February 11, 2017 at 5:14 am

    The Fresh Prince himself

  12. Keeping Honest says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:37 am

    Expendables Bruce Willis

  13. crazym says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:31 am

    Will Smith as Dumbo.

  14. mermaidh2 says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:15 am

    Will Smith, Tim Burton’s Dumbo movie. “Dumb”, “fresh face”, “all ears”. Didn’t he try to pull the same s**t with Independence Day 2 and casting Jaden?
    My favorite movie of his is NONE OF THEM. He sucks.

  15. paolosand says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:11 am

    Actor: Will Smith
    Film: Dumbo

  16. Flanky says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:09 am

    Definitely will smith.
    The “fresh face” clue is plenty.

  17. janique_le_pique says

    February 11, 2017 at 3:43 am

    Will Smith?
    pursuit of happiness

  18. brownbear2017 says

    February 11, 2017 at 3:00 am

    Will Smith and Dumbo

    “Dumb Move’ , “Fresh face” (he was in Fresh Prince) , “ensemble film” (Suicide Squad).

    Favourite movie of his? Has to be Independence Day

  19. Abstermcdaddyo says

    February 11, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Will smith – the all ears comment gave it away. Guess the move was suicide squad that made money. His best acting is in the fresh prince, especially the episode where his dad comes back. That last scene is heart-rending

  20. lucky181 says

    February 11, 2017 at 1:38 am

    Will Smith in Dumbo

  21. stevekreys says

    February 11, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Bruce Willis

  22. Kingofboggle says

    February 11, 2017 at 12:21 am

    This has to be Jim Carrey

  23. heynow says

    February 11, 2017 at 12:15 am

    Not sure which film but I’m thinking Will Smith. Clues: fresh and ears.

  24. flower says

    February 10, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Actor: Will Smith

    [Optional] Your favorite movie of his? Nothing in particular.

  25. nokepsyen says

    February 10, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    Will Smith for Dumbo

    Fave movie of his: Men in Black

    Clue: …all ears..
    Fam member: Willow/Jaden

  26. firefly nights says

    February 10, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    I could be off but Will Smith?
    He’s lost roles in the past for the exact same reason. Plus the only recent film he’s been in with decent box office success was the ensemble movie Suicide Squad.

  27. EntitledCelebrity says

    February 10, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    will smith and dumbo movie

  28. KCeagle says

    February 10, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Will Smith

    Independence Day was my favorite film of his. Men in Black was also enjoyable. But both movies could have done well without Will.

    I find his mugging for the camera and hamming it up annoying and it detracts from the film. His inflated ego and demands show just how out of touch with reality and irrelevant Smith is. Retire already.

  29. Violetmay says

    February 10, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    Will Smith
    “Fresh”
    “Ensemble cast is suicide squad”

  30. michellelnne says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    I had a feeling that this was will smith.. logged in to comment, was just about to scroll up to see if there was any hints and first thing I see is this ” we’re all ears” lmao so this is definitely him

  31. Watcher says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    Screams John Travolta.
    Fav movie? A toss up between Urban Cowboy and Primary Colors. The guy can act.

  32. spongebobdub says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    Will Smith. Dunno
    I Will actually avoid watching his movies, too full of himself

  33. spunkfunker says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    Eddie Murphy?

  34. aprilroxane says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Will Smith

  35. wyattash says

    February 10, 2017 at 8:55 pm

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

  36. bigjinla says

    February 10, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    Actor: Will “Dumbo” Smith

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

  37. Gossimer says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    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.

  38. Laughing1 says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    This is obviously Will Smith.

    • Laughing1 says

      February 10, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      Just passed on “Dumbo” movie.

  39. lovetwist says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Jack Nicholson.

  40. marringdon says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    Actor: Johnny Depp?

    Favorite movie of his: Edward Scissorhands

  41. Visha85 says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    Will Smith

    I cant decide over Bad Boys 2 and The Pursuit of Happiness

  42. boyjack4 says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    Eddie Murphy
    Beverly Hills Cop

  43. Gen1982 says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Actor: Will Smith
    Clue: fresh face/fresh price of Belair

  44. Lurky Lou says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    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.

  45. ItsMeJessica says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    will smith

    fresh face = fresh prince

  46. tamelhunt says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    Will smith

  47. dcandr says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    Jim Carrey?

  48. Jstarr213 says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    Will Smith dropped out of Dumbo. Good riddance.

  49. Strides says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Jim Carrey

  50. tell me more says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Will smith

  51. DivaKarma says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Will Smith. “Fresh” face “Ears”

  52. jajarose says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    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

  53. bellashade says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Will Smith, no longer starring in Dumbo

  54. 2infinity says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    I’m guessing Will Smith.

  55. cuesgirl says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:23 pm

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

  56. makeitrain says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Not sure who but this looks like a Bond role.

  57. BoatGirl says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    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.

  58. TypingOutLoud says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    Will Smith

  59. gayguy says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Will Smith in Tim Burton’s Dumbo

  60. April says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    Will smith?

  61. Smokey says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Will Smith? “All ears”. His ears stick out.

  62. Montana says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Wil Smith. All ears. Fresh.

  63. songsaboutjade says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Actor: Will Smith

    Optional: Hitch. But it’s a guilty pleasure!!

  64. sweetshe says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Will smith
    Dumbo

    Favorite movie? I guess independence day

  65. bhakti says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    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)

  66. january13 says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    Actor: Will Smith

  67. SeriallyChatty says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Will Smith

  68. rock400 says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Will Smith
    Dumbo

  69. FrankieDminus says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Will Smith – Dumbo.

    Fave movie of his – Enemy of the State (i guess)

  70. jennpavvy says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Will smith?

  71. jessica83 says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    Will Smith will no longer be in Dumbo

  72. stillmb says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Nic Cage? I liked National Treasure

  73. ErnieNovember says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Jack Nicholson

  74. DarkNevadaSky says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Will Smith

  75. JerzeyJenn says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    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

  76. NEWhistory4ME says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Ben Afleck

  77. DuncanCh says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Actor: Will Smith
    Movie: Dumbo

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

  78. breybrey says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Will Smith, Dumbo

    I actually really liked Seven Pounds!

    • Clhb8 says

      February 12, 2017 at 10:21 am

      This is my favorite movie also! I waiting to see if anyone mentioned this moving. It’s underrated…

  79. BadBadJan says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Will Smith, the movie is Dumbo

  80. rodieb123 says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    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?

  81. sheshe says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Will Smith

  82. julesjd says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    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.

  83. GypsyRose says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    The Not so Fresh Prince of Bel air himself Will Smith.

  84. realityhooked says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Will smith
    six degrees

  85. mistertl says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Will Smith

    I know his Bad Boys movies got pushed back. Maybe that? Another Men in Black?

  86. melrose71 says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    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.

  87. eas12397 says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    Will Smith
    Bad Boys

  88. iknowiknow says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    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.

  89. whatnow says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    Johnny Depp

    Clue: jump…21 jump street

  90. lululauren says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Will Smith in Dumbo.
    Favourite movie: Hitch

  91. High Steppa says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    And Bruce WIllis was just an off the cuff guess.

  92. High Steppa says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Bruce WIllis. Instead of movies, I loved the Moonlighting TV series.

  93. ohwhynot says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Will Smith

    Independence Day

  94. delray74 says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Will Smith and Dumbo.

  95. LeeLee12345 says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:40 pm

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

    NO favorite movies of his …

  96. ivy3499 says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Maybe Jim Carey? “Dumb”= dumb and dumber?

  97. gilmourh says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    Will Smith ??? ensemble film is suicide squad?

  98. popmark says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Will “Fresh Prince” Smith
    MIB

  99. Deadpan Alley says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    I’m guessing it’s Will Smith…

    My favorite movie of his is Independence Day.

  100. maya2017 says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Actor: …Will Smith? Just guessing from the family members, no idea/

  101. FiyahHotFlashy says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Will Smith

  102. bertwheeler says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    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?

  103. redbus says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    will smith dumbo….ears~

  104. Classybird says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    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

  105. eryncuz88 says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    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.

  106. cheezhead says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Will smith
    Not in the Tim burton “dumb”o movie
    Men in black II

  107. Markme says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Will Smith
    The movie ‘Dumbo’
    ‘I Robot’ favorite movie

  108. Rofl my Wofl says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    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.

  109. GammaGamma says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    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.

  110. gorillaInc says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    My guess is Will Smith
    clues beinf:fresh, ears and big in the 90s

  111. tallzeez says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Will Smith for Dumbo

    [Optional] = Independence Day

  112. amanda84 says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Will Smith

    Probably Men In Black

  113. chaseboogie says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    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.

  114. sabrina325 says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Will Smith?

  115. blossipguesser says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Will Smtih, Suicide Squad being the one hit.

    Did he get booted off Bad Boys sequel?

  116. mantistobogn says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Will Smith, Dumbo

    “Scheduling Issues”

  117. Vidalia Q Intrigue says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Will Smith, for Tim Burton’s live action Dumbo

  118. mac21902 says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Will Smith and Dumbo

    Fave movies are the bad boy movies

  119. brobdingnagian says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Will Smith

  120. buttersmom says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Will Smith

    Tim Burtons Dumbo remake

  121. buddypal says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Actor: Will Smith

    Optional: I like Men in Black, but I’m more of a Fresh Prince fan.

    Clue: Fresh

  122. pwhit72 says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:39 pm

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

  123. mduffe says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Will Smith for Dumbo

    I always loved Independence Day

    Also, his kids need a reality check!!!!!!

  124. kimk212017 says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Will Smith

    Independence Day

  125. ravenglass says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Will Smith

    Favorite movie of his? I AM LEGEND (I didn’t like the dog death scene though!)

  126. Khadafi says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Ben Affleck

  127. lovefifteen says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Will Smith backing out of the Dumbo movie

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

    • SnowMercy says

      February 12, 2017 at 7:07 am

      YAASS! THIS all freaking day!

  128. scumby says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Will Smith
    NONE

  129. spikelb says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Will Smith / Dumbo

  130. emw says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    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.

  131. Jonesy says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Will smith

  132. vickyf89 says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    I don’t know why but WILL SMITH?

    • Parade says

      February 11, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      I hope this is Will Smith, he’s become revolting as of late and I used to like him. Hocking no talent spawn is off putting to me regardless of who is doing it.

    • MikeInSanJose says

      February 13, 2017 at 12:26 am

      Def this^^^

      Just saw a story that said:
      “XXXXX reports that talks between Smith and Disney have broken off, citing salary and scheduling conflicts.”

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