Chris Tucker almost lost Smokey in ‘Friday,’ but his future co-stars helped him out. by Robert Yaniz Jr. Published on January 31, 2022. 3 min read.

Chris Tucker almost didn’t play Smokey in 1995 comedy hit ‘Friday ... Even though Tucker earned a small paycheck to play Smokey, Friday changed the course of his career.

Chris Tucker Says He Was Paid $10K For ‘Friday,’ Casts Doubt On Smokey’s Return Looks like even if Cube offered him more than $10,000, Chris Tucker isn't interested in returning ...

Chris Tucker explains why he wouldn’t do another Friday movie 09:01 PM - 28 Jan 2021 Tucker told Sharpe that one of the reasons he didn't do the 2000 sequel Next Friday was "because of the weed." ...

Last Friday would look ridiculous with a 45-year-old Tucker playing the same hilarious, weed-loving sidekick we all remember from ’95. Perhaps, Smokey can come back as a different character.

Ice Cube claimed his "Friday" co-star Chris Tucker turned down a $10-12 million paycheck to reprise his role in the sequel for a very specific reason. The 1995 comedy about how the duo must come ...

But Tucker worried about the influence and cultural impact he stood to have as Smokey. “Back then, I gotta tell you, one of the reasons why I didn’t do the second one was because of the weed.

*Chris Tucker has previously spoken out about why he has no interest in reprising the role of Smokey for the “Friday” movie franchise. “It probably was good for me because it kept me moving ...

Nearly 30 years post-release, “Friday” endures as a beloved comedy. Credit much of its success to Chris Tucker.

Chris Tucker almost fumbled the bag, big time. Before his breakout as Smokey in Friday, his first shot at the role was anything but smooth. In fact, casting director Kim Hardin didn’t sugarcoat it.

Ice Cube has previously said the lack of a fourth and final Friday film is due to the interference by movie studios, and now, Chris Tucker has seconded those claims. On Thursday (March 14), Tucker ...

CHRIS TUCKER TALKS ‘FRIDAY ... to see Chris Tucker and Ice Cube reunite for a sequel to the classic 1995 comedy Friday. While it seemed like fans would never get to see Smokey and ...