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Michael Bay Exits Netflix's Fast And Loose Over Creative Differences

8/9/2025

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Michael Bay has stepped down as director of Netflix's Fast And Loose, starring Will Smith, over creative differences. The film, which centers on a crime boss uncovering his past as a CIA agent, is slated for production in 2026. Meanwhile, Smith is gearing up for a sequel to his hit film, I Am Legend.

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Michael Bay has stepped down as director of Netflix's Fast And Loose, starring Will Smith, over creative differences. The film, which centers on a crime boss uncovering his past as a CIA agent, is slated for production in 2026. Meanwhile, Smith is gearing up for a sequel to his hit film, I Am Legend.