What is worth waiting for. That may be true for many examples from film history, but not for the disastrous sci-fi flop Gemini Man. The blockbuster with Will Smith as a contract killer was developed over 22 years and completely crashed at the box office. Today it’s on TV.
On TV: Sci-fi hit with Will Smith, which was originally supposed to star Keanu Reeves
Gemini Man revolves around US agent Henry Brogan, who is hunted by his employers after his exit. Included he suddenly finds himself face to face with a younger clone of himself, who is supposed to turn him off.
Check out the trailer for Gemini Man here:
Gemini Man – Trailer 2 (German) HD
The rejuvenation technique used in Gemini Man was extremely complex. The main actor’s face was completely computer generated. The project had been in development since 1997 and was supposed to be before Smith, among others with Keanu Reeves or Brad Pitt in the lead role.
When Gemini Man finally appeared in cinemas in 2019, it became one of the worst flops of the year. According to Deadline, he is said to have lost $111 million.
When is Gemini Man on TV?
Gemini Man is running today, Monday, November 13, 2023, at 10:15 p.m. on ZDF. If you don’t have time, you can catch up on the sci-fi blockbuster on November 15th at 12:30 a.m.
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