Martin Lawrence & Will Smith’s Bad Boys 4 is officially in the pipeline

Cue Jan 31, 2023, when Will Smith, ever the charismatic showman, took to Instagram and beckoned his legions of fans to stop scrolling. Imagine the thrill of not knowing what's around the corner! In a suspenseful clip, Smith was seen cruising with the backdrop kept mysterious, only to end up at a familiar face's door. Knock, knock – and who opens? None other than his Bad Boys partner in crime, Martin Lawrence. The sheer joy evident on their faces echoed the sentiment of their reunion. "We here. We go. It's about that time," they quipped, reviving their iconic camaraderie.

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Back to Bad Boys... once again

But it wasn't just nostalgia at play; it was the confirmation of Bad Boys 4. The pair, in their signature playful banter, discussed the quirky titles of the previous films, especially the third installment's name, Bad Boys for Life. “We shouldn’t have called it that,” Smith chuckled, hinting at the upcoming sequel.

With Sony Pictures confirming the sequel's early pre-production status, fans are already on edge. A franchise that began its journey back in 1995, with Smith and Martin Lawrence playing detectives wrapped up in high-octane action, it's no wonder the anticipation is palpable.

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Redemption in reel and real life

Interestingly, the announcement came post Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars episode involving Chris Rock. Addressing the matter, Sony Pictures chair Tom Rothman highlighted, "That was an example of a very good person having a very bad moment, in front of the world." And while the industry and fans have shown their belief in Smith's genuine regret and the spirit of forgiveness, it's clear that the Bad Boys announcement has taken center stage now.

The legacy, with sequels in 2003 and 2020, shows no signs of stopping. And with the return of Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, it's bound to be an action-packed ride. Here's to the return of the Bad Boys- a franchise that continually redefines nostalgia and action-packed entertainment.

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