Hollywood never learns its lesson. Rather than leaving the classics alone, they keep making soulless sequels, remakes, and reboots. One such causality was the epic sci-fi disaster film ‘Independence Day,’ The movie remains a favorite thanks to Will Smith‘s charisma. However, the ‘Independence Day’ sequel didn’t feature the 52-year-old actor.

Vivica A. Fox recently admitted that the film suffered from not having Will Smith. The sequel, ‘Resurgence,’ decides to kill Will Smith’s character. When the sequel came out in 2016, it was universally panned by critics and audiences. Fox believes that having the 52-year-old actor would have attracted more audience.

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Vivica Fox Blames The Failure Of ‘Independence Day’ On Will Smith’s Absence

Vivica A Fox admits the ‘Independence Day’ sequel tanked because of Will Smith’s Absence. Fox plays Jasmine Hiller, wife to Smith’s Capt. Steven Hiller, in both films. Her doubts about the film were proven true when the sequel ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ underperformed at the box office.

The ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Independence Day’ actress told ‘The AV Club,’ “I really feel we missed out by not bringing Will Smith back. We had most of the original cast, but I think the one true link that was missing to the success of Independence Day 2 was that Will Smith wasn’t there.”

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Why Didn’t Will Smith Star In ‘Independence Day’ Sequel?

Directed by Roland Emmerich, ‘Independence Day’ stars Will Smith as Steven Hiller, a pilot who leads humanity’s final fight against the alien invasion. The film shot him straight into the stratosphere of Hollywood success. But ‘The Pursuit Of Happiness’ actor didn’t return for the sequel. There are conflicting accounts about the now Oscar-winning actor declining participation in the sequel.

The 54-year-old actor’s character was believed to be in the original script. But the character was killed off as the new writers came on board. The director stated Smith was too expensive for them. ‘The Pursuit Of Happiness’ actor talked to BBC Radio about his decision to make a career move by starring in the 2016 DC film ‘Suicide Squad.’

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