RUMOR: Jaden Smith To Star In 'Static Shock'

RUMOR: Jaden Smith To Star In 'Static Shock'

A new report claims that Jaden Smith is locked for the role of 'Static Shock' in the WB live action adaptation. Hit the jump!

By VISIONaryNPa - May 25, 2015 08:05 AM EST
Filed Under: DC
Source: ComicBook.com (via Flicks and the City)
This may come as a shock to all! While it was announced last year that a Static Shock TV series was in development at Warner Bros, there may be more traction on the series as actor Tyler Williams (of The Walking Dead fame) spoke with Flicks and the City about Jaden Smith's involvement in the series as Virgil Ovid Hawkins aka 'Static'. It was reported last October that Smith was being looked at for the role of Static. Williams could've just let it slip.

Static Shock is set to be written, produced and directed by Reginald Hudlin

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RockBottom
RockBottom - 5/25/2015, 9:06 AM
As Michael Kyle would say: "Ehhh, naw."
Verzwei
Verzwei - 5/25/2015, 9:07 AM
I can assure you guys that a Potato would do a better job than this kid...
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/25/2015, 9:08 AM
Ugh!!!!!! The price we must pay for Will Smith being in Suicide Squad........ of course if this rumor is true.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 5/25/2015, 9:09 AM
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 5/25/2015, 9:11 AM
NO PLEASE NO. NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOO
AbhiShake
AbhiShake - 5/25/2015, 9:11 AM
I actually never saw him in anything.
MisterSuperior
MisterSuperior - 5/25/2015, 9:18 AM
Oh yes....the guy who said everyone should drop out is a pleasant person :/

Guess I won't be watching this Static Shit.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 5/25/2015, 9:19 AM
@DrKinsolving

LOL!!! Gotta love Da-Da 😂😂
MisterSuperior
MisterSuperior - 5/25/2015, 9:20 AM
@AlexanderLykins

Think Willow will be cast as Virgil's sister?

She is the only one left in the family now without a DC role.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 5/25/2015, 9:20 AM
....................

I have no comment
PAF
PAF - 5/25/2015, 9:21 AM
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 5/25/2015, 9:21 AM
I'm actually cool with this to be honest. People gathering their bats and pitchforks should keep in mind that Static is a very fun character. In some ways he's like DC's Spider-Man If you ask me. I think he deserves a shot.

Remember those rumors from ages ago when they said that Lil Wayne would star as Static Shock with Raven Symone playing his sister? 😂😂😂 Good times man...good times...
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 5/25/2015, 9:22 AM
I heard this yesterday and all I can hope, is it isn't true. If it is the Smith family most know some dirty secrets of WB execs.
NeatoBurrito
NeatoBurrito - 5/25/2015, 9:22 AM
now asa butterfield is the new spider-man and now tyler williams cant be miles morales because its too early for that.
AbhiShake
AbhiShake - 5/25/2015, 9:26 AM
@TheRationalNerd

That's so Raven girl? I loved that show in childhood.
TheBritAvenger
TheBritAvenger - 5/25/2015, 9:26 AM
I know absolutely jackshit about Static Shock, so I can't tell you whether or not this is a good choice. I just think that image is hilarious.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 5/25/2015, 9:29 AM
hehe...First we get JadaFish, now the random tweet kid?
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 5/25/2015, 9:29 AM
If we get The Pursuit of Hapiness and Karate Kid Jaden, then i can live with him as Static. But if he act like After earth....
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 5/25/2015, 9:31 AM
@Nomis

LOL!! That Karate Kid movie was awful.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/25/2015, 9:31 AM
Nepotism at its finest. Now we know why Will agreed to suicide squad, only if his son could get a part on the dc universe as well lol. This is just awful if true. Static one of my favorite superheroes. I grew up with the show and it was cool to see a teenage superhero who looked like me. He cant act. I don't want a bad representation of a beloved hero who I've respected and admired for years. Dwayne McDuffie, rest his soul, created static to represent the disenfranchised black youth. Smith is a spoiled rich kid who's provided opportunities by his dad in all facets of life and he squanders them. His behavior and attitude is unattractive and the qualities he possesses don't line up with what Static represents. His public appearances are rife with immaturity and awkwardness, No offense, but there must be better choices for this role. More capable young black actors. Hes the son of Will Smith. He can get a role whenever. Give a young black unknown actor a chance to make this role his own. Someone who needs a shot, an opportunity.
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