In April, 'Bad Boys' Set To Film In Atlanta Area

DECATUR, GA -- A new movie starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will film in the Atlanta area in April, Patch has learned.

"Bad Boys For Life" will be the third installment of the popular police-buddies franchise, which has grossed more than $200 million.

While there are no details yet on specific parts, it's a given that a casting call will be sent out for local talent.

The first "Bad Boys," about two loose-cannon cops -- Mike Lowery (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) -- debuted in U.S. theaters 22 years ago. It was produced by Michael Bay.

The new film is expected to be ready for release in November. A fourth film in the franchise is slated for 2019, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Filming will reportedly also be done in Miami, Florida.

Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2017.
Here are the productions that currently need metro Atlanta-based actors, models and talent to play various roles:

"Avengers: Infinity War"
The sequel to "The Avengers" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is shooting in metro Atlanta. Central Casting is hiring background actors, stand-ins, photo doubles and featured roles for the upcoming film. Shooting will be done April 5 & May 30 in Fayetteville.

"Den of Thieves"
If you're a fan of "Power" and "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" by 50 Cent, the rapper-turned-movie mogul TV is back with another gritty film. "Den of Thieves" is a feature film starring the rapper and Gerard Butler. The movie will center on a bank heist that goes awry for one of the criminals. Shooting began in January 2017 in Atlanta.

"Pitch Perfect 3"
The film "Pitch Perfect 3" follows the other two films in the hugely successful franchise. The third installment of the musical comedy will star Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson & Miley Cyrus. The film is currently casting stand-ins. Shooting began January 30 in Atlanta and Marietta.

"Black Panther"
The Marvel Studios feature film "Black Panther" will star Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan & Lupita Nyong'o in the "Avengers" spinoff project. The movie will focus on T'Challa, the ruler of the kingdom of Wakanda and his efforts to defend the country from its adversaries. Shooting started in January.

Read more: Films and TV Shows filming in metro Atlanta in 2017

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