Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Michael Bay Exits Netflix's 'Fast and Loose' Due to Creative Differences
Director Michael Bay has left the upcoming Netflix movie 'Fast and Loose' due to disagreements with Will Smith, the film's star and producer.
The movie is about a man with amnesia leading a double life.
Smith and Bay had different ideas about the movie's style.
Netflix is still making the movie and will find a new director.
This project faced a setback before when another director left.
It is now set to start filming in 2026.
Bay and Smith have worked together previously.
Michael Bay is no longer directing the Netflix film 'Fast and Loose'.
Will Smith, also a producer, reportedly had creative differences with Bay.
'Fast and Loose' is an action film about a crime boss with amnesia and a double life.
Netflix plans to proceed with the movie, aiming to start production in 2026.
The project previously lost director David Leitch in 2022.
- Who
- Michael Bay, Will Smith, Netflix, David Leitch, and several screenwriters were involved.
- What
- Michael Bay is no longer directing 'Fast and Loose'.
- When
- Recently, with production aiming for 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Creative differences between Bay and Smith.
Michael Bay's Vision
Will Smith's Vision
Film Genre Focus
Michael Bay's Vision
N/A
Will Smith's Vision
N/A
- Film Title
- Fast and Loose
- Starring
- Will Smith
- Original Director
- Michael Bay
- New Director
- TBD
- Studio
- Netflix
- Story
- Man with amnesia and double life
- Production Companies
- 87North, Westbrook Studios
