Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal and millions of fans are super excited about the upcoming Will Smith project. The ‘Pursuit of Happyness’ actor recently dropped a major announcement on Instagram that has sent the internet in frenzy and for a very good reason. The Big Aristotle, who is a major movie buff, re-shared the exciting news on his social media handle as everyone awaits the impending film release.

Shaquille O’Neal loves acting and his roles in various movies and music video back the claim. In his 19 years of NBA career, Shaq Diesel has starred in a handful of movies, namely Kazaam, Steel, and Blue Chips. Shaq has also appeared in cameo roles in multiple series and movies giving NBA fans a chance to watch the NBA legend’s creative side.

The Bad Boys return!

Yes, you read that right. If you have enjoyed the partnership of detectives Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett in the last three Bad Boys movies, then Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have a gift for you. The iconic duo recently dropped a video on their respective Instagram handles informing fans that ‘it’s about that time’.

The first installment of the Bad Boys franchise was released in 1995, grossing 141.4 million at the box office and the amount only increased from then on. Bad Boys II was released eight years later and generated 273.3 million. Whereas, the third installment, Bad Boys for Life, was released in 2020 and made a whopping $426.5 million at the box office.

READ MORE – 7 ft Shaquille O’Neal Claims He Would Smack Will Smith if He Was in Chris Rock’s Place

15x NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal shared the video of the movie announcement on his Instagram. Whereas, rapper DJ Khaled and millions of others shared their excitement in the comments section. Below are a few of the reactions.

“Let’s go !!!!!”

“Whenever martin skinny it gone be classic lol”

“Looking forward to it homie blessings to both of you guys I’m there supporting for sure 🙏🏽”

“We ride together, we die together 🔥🔥”

“The Bad Boys ARE BACK!! 🐐👑#BadBoys4Life”

“Congratulations !! It is about that Time!! 👏👏👏👏🙌 can’t wait for Otto come out.”

“I can’t wait! Let’s go!”

“Marty Mar Ooooooh this made my day!🙌🏾😁”

Shaquille O’Neal’s take on the Oscar blunder

The 2022 Oscars took a controversial turn when Will Smith abruptly walked up to the stage and slapped Chris Rock, leaving him dumbfounded. Following the shocking incident, Shaquille O’Neal condemned the joke that Chris Rock had made about Smith’s wife Jada prior to the slap. However, he also was not completely on board with Smith’s violent approach.

WATCH THIS STORY:  Is Beyonce richer than Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal

In an episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the 3x NBA Finals MVP discussed Smith’s action and said, “No no he laughed and then Jada did like this. That’s when the PPL kicks in. Because all you married guys know – Unhappy wife, unhappy life”

By the way, are you excited about the next Bad Boys movie? tell us in the comments below!