
Peter Berg directed the 2008 American comedy-drama superhero film Hancock.
Will Smith plays the title role in the film. The movie also stars
Charlize Theron and
Jason Bateman. Hancock was produced by Akiva Goldsman, James Lassiter, Michael Mann, and
Will Smith. The screenplay was written by Vince Gilligan and Vincent Ngo. Hancock was released by Columbia Pictures on July 2, 2008 to mixed reviews. Principal filming began in Los Angeles on July 3, 2007. Reshoots had to be done and were finished in Times Square in May 2008. The film’s budget was $150 million and it grossed over $624 million at the box office. Director Peter Berg and actor
Will Smith have confirmed there are plans for a sequel.