Jaden Smith to Star in The Day the Earth Stood Still
by Matt Richenthal at . CommentsJaden Smith has landed a role in the upcoming movie The Day the Earth Stood Still.
Will Smith's adorable son - who did a solid job in The Pursuit of Happyness - will play the rebellious Jacob, the 8-year-old stepson of scientist Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) who first makes contact with the humanoid alien Klaatu (Keanu Reeves). Kathy Bates and Golden Globe winner Jon Hamm also star.
The flick is filming in Vancouver.