India, Aug. 8 -- Michael Bay has stepped away from directing Fast and Loose, Netflix's upcoming action-thriller starring Will Smith, over creative differences, particularly around the film's tone. The streaming giant will now look for a new filmmaker with production still scheduled to begin in 2026, reported People.

Bay, known for explosive action blockbusters like Transformers and Bad Boys, reportedly had a vision for Fast and Loose, which emphasised action-heavy sequences. However, Smith leaned toward injecting more humor and character-driven storytelling into the project.

The disagreement was reportedly irreconcilable, which led to Bay's exit from the project. While neither Netflix nor representatives for Bay or Smith have commented ...