As Will Smith prepares to return to the big screen with his latest addition to the iconic action-packed Bad Boys franchise, behind-the-scenes footage from Bad Boys 4 makes its way on social media. Thrilling fans with adrenaline-pumping stunts and explosive moments, the video sparks discussions surrounding the movie.
However, alongside Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s Bad Boys 4, the behind-the-scenes video simultaneously reignited discussions surrounding the filmmakers’ other project. Witnessing the mesmerizing scenes, fans couldn’t help but wonder why Warner Bros decided to cancel the DC flick Batgirl, helmed by the same directing duo.
Fans Can’t Take Their Eyes off of Bad Boys 4 Behind-The-Scenes Footage
With Will Smith set to grace the theaters on June 7, 2024, with his latest addition to the Bad Boys franchise, since his 2022 Oscar slap, several set images and behind-the-scenes videos have made their way online. However, among all, one BTS footage that mesmerized fans the most is the action-packed sequence from Bad Boys 4.
From directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the adrenaline-pumping action sequence with Will Smith holding a gun in Bad Boys: Ride or Die video created a significant buzz on social media. Shared by DiscussingFilm, the video showing Smith carrying the camera attached to his body to offered a videogame like effect, garnered praise on behalf of the filmmaking duo as well as the actors involved.
As the explosive scene left fans in awe, the Bad Boys 4 behind-the-scenes video also reignited conversations surrounding Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s scrapped DC movie – Batgirl. Amid the excitement, fans couldn’t help but wonder about Warner Bros’ decision to cancel a DC movie helmed by the same directing duo.
The Video Made Fans Wonder About the Directing Duo’s Scrapped DC Movie
Considering the electrifying energy evident in Will Smith’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die footage, fans have reignited discussions around the filmmaking prowess of directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Wondering why Warner Bros decided to shelve Batgirl despite the superhero film being completely finished, fans raised eyebrows.
As per Esquire reports, starring Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Michael Keaton as Batman, and Brendan Fraser in the villainous role of Firefly, Batgirl was all set to release in theaters when Warner Bros. surprisingly wiped the movie off the slate. Originally set to hit Max in 2022, the $90M film was reportedly written off during a financial shakeup at Warner Bros.
I refuse to believe Batgirl was unwatchable these guys know what they're doing. Anyways I loved the previous and can't wait for this one
— Eddie (@OHMYDIAZ) June 4, 2024
So why couldn’t batgirl get released??
— Draven (@DravenMayberry) June 4, 2024
yeah we need answers for scrapping Batgirl because this is wild https://t.co/DXBwiAWBy9
— who i am (@greatjobgood) June 4, 2024
Adil and Billal also made some cool ass camera work in MsMarvel too. They are really talented which makes me question DCU new boss's comments about Batgirl being bad. https://t.co/3n0qUibHGp
— Juriel (@cinemalova) June 5, 2024
Co-Chairman Peter Safran later revealed to Deadline that he agreed with Warner Bros. and believed that Batgirl was not “releasable”. Stating that if the film was released, it would affect DC and those involved in the project, Safran admitted scrapping the movie forever. However, lead actress Leslie Grace didn’t agree with Safran’s opinion, for she told Variety,
The film that I got to see—the scenes that were there—was incredible. There was definitely potential for a good film, in my opinion. Maybe we’ll get to see clips of it later on.
Well, now, after witnessing Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s genuinely impressive works in Will Smith’s Bad Boys 4, fans truly side with Leslie Grace, as they believe Warner Bros may have missed out on a potential blockbuster.
Bad Boys 4 will hit the theaters on June 7, 2024.
