Will Smith has agreed to star in the prequel to I Am Legend, which was announced in official capacity by Warner Bros. films this week.
Smith is going to reprise his role of the scientist, Robert Neville to offer explanation on the final days before the virus wreaks havoc to NYC.
WB confirmed the rumors that they were doing a follow up show to the blockbuster hit, and that it will be in the works for Will Smiths’ 40th birthday.
Also rumored is the screenwriter D. B. Weiss has been commissioned to write the script, according to Empire