Independence Day: Resurgence cost 200 million to make- Are they out of their minds?

[Trunkin]

Lawlight said:

Trunkin said:
Tbh if they had Will Smith they'd make that back easy, Without him? I doubt it.

Actually, why isn't he in this film? Don't tell me he turned it down for a supporting role in Suicide Squad...

You think Will Smith is still a draw?

For this movie? Yes. He's the main actor most people remember from the original.

torok said:

archer9234 said:

He was filming Squad during ID4 2's filming. There was no way around it.

From Wikipedia: "In October 2011, however, discussions for Will Smith returning were halted, due to Fox's refusal to provide the $50 million salary demanded by Smith for the two sequels."

They should've just payed it. Marvel pays their stars more than that.