Will Smith’s venture into the realm of romantic comedies has experienced its fair share of challenges. After more than twenty years since he starred alongside Eva Mendes in the beloved 2005 film Hitch, the movie’s director, Andy Tennant, has opened up about the tumultuous production process they endured. Despite the film’s success, Tennant admitted that the collaboration was fraught with difficulties, revealing the contrasting visions both he and Smith had for the project.

In a candid interview with Business Insider published on February 11, Tennant stated, ?We had our difficulties.? He went on to explain that neither the film he envisioned nor the one Smith wanted to create matched the quality of the final product they arrived at, highlighting the creative struggles they faced during filming. Tennant also accused the Oscar-winning actor of attempting to withdraw from the project just three days before filming commenced, citing a desire to refine his performance further.

However, amidst the challenges, Tennant praised Jada Pinkett Smith, Will’s wife, for her invaluable support during the production. ?Jada was a big help,? he noted, crediting her with reinforcing some of his creative instincts. Tennant shared that during the preparation phase, he found himself resisting numerous chaotic elements that threatened to derail the project, and Jada’s involvement was crucial in navigating those turbulent moments.