The start date on the film had been bumped a couple of times, and the delays were enough to cause a conflict with Focus, the con-man film Smith will star in opposite Margot Robbie. Brilliance takes place in a world where a small number of people known as "brilliants" are born with incredible powers. Smith would have played federal agent Nick Cooper, a brilliant who uses his power to hunt down terrorists and fellow brilliants.
No word if production is still targeting the August start date, but Legendary Pictures is probably scrambling to find Smith's replacement. He may not be the sure box office draw he used to be, but Smith is still one of the biggest names in Hollywood and played a big part in moving the film forward. [Deadline]
