The Will Smith Sci-Fi Movie That Lost Potential Military Backing Over One Story Detail
A single story choice forced a big behind-the-scenes decision on this Will Smith sci-fi hit, and it changed how the production could use military help.
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A single story choice forced a big behind-the-scenes decision on this Will Smith sci-fi hit, and it changed how the production could use military help.
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