Will Smith Wins $1.7 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over Gemini Man

Hollywood star Will Smith has been cleared of all claims in a $1.7 million copyright lawsuit filed by sci-fi author Kissinger Sibanda over the 2019 film Gemini Man.

According to In Touch, court documents revealed that a federal judge dismissed all claims against Smith on January 31. However, the lawsuit against other defendants, including Skydance Productions, Gemini Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and producer David Ellison, is expected to proceed.

Sibanda accused the filmmakers of copying elements from his unpublished work. The lawsuit argued that Gemini Man bore significant similarities to his original sci-fi concept. The film, directed by Ang Lee, starred Will Smith as an aging assassin who faces off against a younger clone of himself.

Despite the lawsuit, Gemini Man was already considered a major disappointment, grossing only $173 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $138 million. The film was also criticized for its use of high-frame-rate technology and a lackluster storyline.

With Smith now cleared, the focus shifts to the remaining defendants as the legal battle continues.

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