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Michael Bay Exits Netflix’s Fast and Loose Over Creative Clash With Will Smith

Netflix has delayed shooting to 2026 after Bay’s exit over disagreements with Smith.

Overview

  • Bay departed because of irreconcilable creative differences with Smith over the film’s emphasis on action versus comedy.
  • Netflix has postponed production to 2026 and is now seeking a replacement director.
  • Fast and Loose features Smith as a memory-loss victim who discovers he led dual lives as a crime boss and CIA agent.
  • The screenplay is penned by Jon and Erich Hoeber alongside Chris Bremner and Eric Pearson.
  • The project has seen multiple director changes, including David Leitch’s 2022 exit, highlighting ongoing production instability.