Smith Makes Contact While the EARTH STOOD STILL

By: Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Source: Hollywood Reporter

Jaden Smith, son of Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, has joined the cast of The Day the Earth Stood Still, says the Hollywood Reporter. The young star who debuted opposite his dad in Pursuit of Happyness will be appearing as the rebellious Jacob, the 8-year-old stepson of scientist Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) who first makes contact with the humanoid alien Klaatu. He joins Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates. Scott Derrickson is directing the Fox remake, based on a screenplay by David Scarpa.

Plot Summary: A remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic about a humanoid alien named Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) who arrives on Earth accompanied by an indestructible, heavily armed robot and a warning to world leaders that their continued aggression will lead to annihilation by species watching from afar. Jacob (Smith) and stepmother Helen (Connelly) get caught up in Klaatu's mission, coming to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth."

The Day the Earth Stood Still will hit theaters Dec. 12, 2008.

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Comments/Responses

raa2001 • Jan 15, 2008, 12:29am •

Looks like Will Smith #2 is on the rise to stardom with a much earlier headstart :)

madmanic999 • Jan 15, 2008, 02:28am •

I know how we all feel about remakes, but I like the idea of seeing an update to this bad boy. Smith's kid can act so that's a plus.

jppintar326 • Jan 15, 2008, 04:25am •

Now if only they would replace Keanu Reeves with Will Smith. Reeves has no acting ability whatsoever and will drag the whole movie down.

ponyboy76 • Jan 15, 2008, 05:21am •

Come on, is it really a stretch that Keanu is going to play an unemotional humanoid from another planet?

goatartist • Jan 15, 2008, 05:42am •

Im dating an unemotional humanoid from another planet....its great.

metalwater • Jan 15, 2008, 06:09am •

Nice casting...and forward thinking at that.

monkeyfoot • Jan 15, 2008, 07:36am •

Bobby Benson: [to Klaatu] I like you Mr. Carpenter, you're a real screwball!
- The Day the Earth Stood Still

He should be perfect. An inquisitive kid who is curious and drawn to the stranger in their midst.The Smith dynasty begins. I wonder how many of their other kids have the acting bug?

20105 • Jan 15, 2008, 08:09am •

Great! Now, if only someone can get Dakota Fanning to make a live action movie of "GUNSLINGER GIRL".

mortellan • Jan 15, 2008, 12:44pm •

This movie could be the prequel to War of the Worlds if you think about it. Bring em on Klaatu!

GentlemenDeath • Jan 15, 2008, 01:20pm •

I think Reeves is a good choice for this. I would prefer him over Smith in any film.

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