It looks like the galaxy defenders are preparing to suit up once again. Reports surfaced today that Sony Pictures is officially developing a new Men in Black movie. While the franchise took a brief detour with International a few years ago, the studio seems ready to return to its roots—or at least, the creative energy that made its other revivals so successful.
The big news here is the talent behind the keyboard. Chris Bremner, the screenwriter who helped breathe new life into the Bad Boys franchise with Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, has been tapped to write the script for this new installment. given his track record with revitalizing beloved 90s action comedies, this feels like a strategic move by Sony to capture that same lightning in a bottle for the MIB universe.
Of course, the question on everyone’s mind is about Will Smith. Is Agent J coming back? According to the reports, Sony is definitely hoping so. While Smith is not officially attached to the project yet, sources say the plan is for him to reprise his role. The studio reportedly intends to hand him the script as soon as Bremner is finished. Whether he would be the main star or take on a legacy role similar to Rocky Balboa in Creed remains to be seen, but the intent to have him involved is clear.
This development comes after the spin-off attempt with Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson didn’t quite hit the same highs as the original trilogy. By bringing in a writer who has already proven he can modernize a Will Smith franchise, Sony is signaling that they want to get this right. For now, we are in the early stages, and everything hinges on that script, but it is exciting to know that the Neuralyzers aren’t retired just yet.