Will Smith will Not Return for the ‘Independence Day’ Sequel

Will Smith will not return for the “Independence Day” sequel that 20th Century Fox will release in 2016, an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap.

A representative for Smith did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

“Independence Day” helped put Smith on the map as an A-list movie star, though Smith has been reluctant to reprise his role as fighter pilot Capt. Steven Hiller.