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Is your name Will Smith? Netflix has an urgent message for you

Actor Will Smith needs the help of others who go by the name, Will Smith.
Actor Will Smith needs the help of others who go by the name, Will Smith. File photo

Actor Will Smith is embarking on a “big, global world tour” to promote his newest Netflix movie, “Bright,” in countries including Australia, Canada, Japan and the U.S.

“It’s too much stuff, it’s interviews, it’s long days, so I came up with an idea,” Smith said in a video tweeted out by Netflix.

But he needs the help of some to make his idea possible.

He needs all the Will Smiths in the world to stand up – or just let Netflix know that you exist.

“I can’t do it all myself. I need y’all to help me out,” Smith said. “All Will Smiths, please stand up!”

The video then ends with a message from Netflix:

“Please comment or message Netflix to find out more...”

Though Netflix is being pretty secretive about this urgent project, the person behind the account is replying to those with the name of Will Smith, William Smith, Guillermo Smith, Bill Smith and other variations of the name.

Bright, starring Will Smith, is coming to Netflix on Friday, Dec. 22.

Kaitlyn Alanis: 316-269-6708, @kaitlynalanis

This story was originally published November 14, 2017 at 12:54 PM with the headline "Is your name Will Smith? Netflix has an urgent message for you."

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