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Jaden Smith may have landed the role of a lifetime. Will Smith's ten-year-old son is set to star in a remake of the 80's classic flick The Karate Kid.
Now, some of you may poo-poo yet another remake, especially of a movie (and its two sequels, one of which launched the career of Hilary Swank) so beloved by our teenaged selves, but I for one am excited to see this remake. Perhaps it's because I am nostalgic for a simpler time when a montage sequence wasn't seen as merely filler, but I'm also curious to see if little Jaden can act. Given the rest of his talented family--mom is Jada Pinkett Smith--I'm hoping those genes filtered through to the next generation of Smiths.
Jaden's sister Willow Smith has already had a taste of the acting bug, starring alongside her dad in the hit I Am Legend. Actually, now that I think about it, Jaden starred alongside pap Will in The Pursuit of Happyness, but I didn't see it. So, those of you who saw the flick will have to fill me in as to whether or not Jaden is rad enough to fill Ralph Machio's shoes!
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The 10-year-old son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith is set to star in a movie being made just for him: a remake of "Karate Kid." Jaden had his feature debut opposite his dad in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
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ReaderComments (Page 4 of 4)
11-16-2008 @ 2:57PM
Amanda said...My spouse & I own a business. We are bringing our children up learning the business. Not that unusual. Different parents give their kids different advantages. Will Smith & his wife are actors. They are bringing their children up in the business they know. If the children choose to continue in the business when they are grown - great! If not, it is a source of income while they are growing up & gives them something to fall back on. Sounds like his son has the talent & interest. Will Smith happens to be in a position to further his talented son's knowledge & career. Go Dad! Go Jaden!
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11-16-2008 @ 6:40PM
Sharon said...Whats wrong with blacks playing a role formerly played by a white person? White people have ALWAYS PLAYED indians and other minorities in tv and movie roles.
And what about music that was created by blacks...jazz, rock and roll, blues, doo wop .... who claims creation now??? white people of course.
Remember ELVIS, king of Rock and Roll .... I don't think so. He stole all his music from black people and even stole the moves too.....what was original about what he did. He even admitted that his work was not original.
Give me a break.....black people are just CATCHING UP !!
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11-16-2008 @ 5:56PM
SHARON said...Whats wrong with blacks playing a role formerly played by a white
person? White people have ALWAYS PLAYED indians and other
minorities in tv and movie roles.
And what about music that was created by blacks...jazz, rock and
roll, blues, doo wop .... who claims creation now??? white people
of course.
Remember ELVIS, king of Rock and Roll .... I don't think so. He
stole all his music from black people and even stole the moves
too.....what was original about what he did. He even admitted that
his work was not original.
Give me a break.....black people are just CATCHING UP !!
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11-16-2008 @ 6:21PM
Jazzee said...Wow, some of you amaze me. If he does not prove himself as a talented actor who is able to support himself you'd say he's just a spoiled rich kid living off of mommy and daddy, he's a no talent brat! The kid gets a starring role in an effort to establish himself as a talented actor and you want him to stand by and give it away, why? I don't care if his Dad is the producer, director,voice coach, or what have you. We do the things we do so our children won't have to struggle as we did. As for a spoiled rotten nappy headed kid. Everyone sees you for what you are.
Just My Humble Opinion,
Jazzee
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