🎥Martin Lawrence and Will Smith's first meeting and discussion about doing Bad Boys.
📺The influence of Martin's TV show and Will's admiration for his comedy style.
📝The initially rejected script and how Martin convinced Will to join the project.
😄Their excitement about the freedom and creativity of working on a movie compared to a TV show.
🍟The infamous french fry scene and how it was a scripted moment of humor.
How did Martin and Will come up with the idea for Bad Boys?
—Martin Lawrence had the script for Bad Boys and approached Will Smith to join the project after having dinner together.
How did their TV backgrounds influence their work on the movie?
—Their experience on TV shows like Fresh Prince and Martin helped them bring their energy and comedic style to the movie set.
Was the infamous french fry scene scripted or improvised?
—The french fry scene was a scripted moment of humor, adding to the comedic tone of the movie.
Did Martin and Will enjoy working on a movie compared to a TV show?
—They both expressed their excitement at the freedom and creativity of working on a movie and having more time to perfect their performances.
Did the success of Bad Boys pave the way for their future collaborations?
—Yes, the success of Bad Boys led to Martin and Will working together on several other projects, including Bad Boys II and Bad Boys for Life.
00:00Martin Lawrence and Will Smith talk about the origins of Bad Boys, which started with Martin approaching Will with the script.
05:45They discuss how their experience on TV shows like Fresh Prince and Martin influenced their work on the movie.
09:20Martin explains how he convinced Will to join the project despite the initially rejected script.
11:50They both express their excitement at the freedom and creativity of working on a movie compared to a TV show.
14:50They address the infamous french fry scene and clarify that it was a scripted moment of humor.
