Will Smith Has Officially Backed Out of 'Independence Day 2' Will Smith has officially declined to reprise his role in the sequel of 'Independence Day,' according to a Deadline report.
Will Smith to Star in 'Independence Day' Sequel? Actor Confirmed for 'Selling Time' [VIDEO] Will Smith will be playing the lead in the upcoming sci-fi film, Selling Time. One of the two scripts that have been scripted for the sequel of Independence Day have been written keeping Smith in mind.