Question 1

What was the original casting plan for the two leads in Bad Boys?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy and Wesley Snipes were originally intended to play the two lead roles before Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were cast.

Question 2

How did Michael Bay encourage improvisation between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence?

Accepted Answer

Michael Bay allowed Will Smith and Martin Lawrence to improvise while cameras rolled, including secretly telling Smith to call Lawrence a bitch before a car scene.

Question 3

Why do the two Miami policemen have to pretend to be each other?

Accepted Answer

To get the assistance of the sole witness to a murder, Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey have to pretend to be each other while trying to reclaim stolen drugs.

Question 4

What significant change was made to the opening scene after principal photography ended?

Accepted Answer

The opening carjacking scene was shot in Los Angeles weeks after principal photography ended because Columbia and Michael Bay wanted a better, more comedic introduction.

Question 5

How did Will Smith end up replacing Arsenio Hall in the film?

Accepted Answer

Michael Bay replaced Arsenio Hall with Will Smith after noticing Smith's star potential from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Hall turned down the role and later called it his worst mistake.

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