Roland Emmerich Explains Why Will Smith Isn't In 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

JamesArthurArmstrong If you're wondering why Will Smith won't be reprising his role in the upcoming Independence Day sequel, director Roland Emmerich has explained why.

"I wanted to work with him and he was very excited to be in it, but then after a while, you know, he just was tired of sequels and he did another science fiction film, which was his father-son story, so he opted out.”