Famed actor Will Smith led the Independence Day cast, playing Captain Steven Hiller. Smith’s character is a charismatic U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot who becomes one of the movie’s central Then: Singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. played Will Smith's BFF Captain Jimmy Wilder, though the role originally was intended for 'Friends' star Matthew Perry. The film stars an ensemble cast of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. When Fox auditioned to play Jasmine on Independence Day, the actor had some competition on her hands. According to Mental Floss, Pinkett Smith was considering playing Jasmine as well. Independence Day theatrical poster. Movie (1996) Starring: Will Smith (Cpt. Steven Hiller) Bill Pullman (President Whitmore) Jeff Goldblum (David Levinson) Margaret Colin (Constance Spano) Judd Hirsch (Julius Levinson) When a mysterious signal interupts the satellite network, the existance of an extra-terrestrial space ship is discovered. David Levinson quickly uncovers the reason for the code But one of Smith's biggest and best action films, Independence Day, is heading to streaming next month to get a head start on the titular holiday. Independence Day will invade Hulu on June 1. No. Independence Day came out in 1996, and his son was not even born until 1998. His son -- Jaden Christopher Syre -- played his character's son in the movie the Pursuit of Happyness (2006). His daughter played his character's daughter in I Am Legend (2007). [Hiller and Levinson are about to launch the bomb, knowing they can't escape. They both wave to the alien watching them] David Levinson: Hey, take a look at the Earthlings. Goodbye! Captain Steven Hiller: Y'all take care, all right? Nothing but love for ya. Nothing but love for ya. Captain Steven Hiller: [to David] You think they have any idea what's about to happen to them? David Levinson Why exactly did Will Smith turn down a lead role in Independence Day: Resurgence? In the original 1996 film, Independence Day, he headlined the main cast as Captain Steven Hiller, and subsequently transformed into an A-list movie star. Independence Day: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. During a press event on behalf of the launch of the anticipated sequel, Emmerich addressed the absence of his A-list star. The way that the director recounted, Smith initially was very excited In 1996, Smith starred as part of an ensemble cast in Roland Emmerich's Independence Day. The film was a massive blockbuster, becoming the second highest grossing film in history at the time and establishing Smith as a prime box office draw. Captain Steven Hiller: Is that an earthquake? Jasmine Dubrow: Not even a four pointer. Go back to sleep. Jasmine Dubrow: There you go, thinking you're all that. But you are not as charming as you think you are, sir. Captain Steven Hiller: Yes, I am. Radio newsman: People are advised to avoid the Twenty years ago, Independence Day launched a young Will Smith’s career into the stratosphere. Independence Day: Resurgence opens in theaters Friday. But Smith’s familiar face will not be He played Captain Steven Hiller in the 1996 film Independence Day. Other notable films Smith has appeared in include Bad Boys (1995), Men in Black (1997) Ali (2001) and The Pursuit of Happyness (2006). Independence Day skyrocketed Smith, who played leading man Capt. Steven Hiller, to international stardom — despite initial pushback from the studio that he was "unproven," according to the Independence Day: Resurgence: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Jessie T. Usher, Bill Pullman. Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough? Independence Day (1996) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In "Independence Day," Smith played Captain Steven Hiller, a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force and a hopeful candidate for the space program. Will Smith became a household name by playing Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air between 1990 and 1996. Independence Day had its premiere screening in Westwood, California, exactly
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