10 Easy Steps To Save Will Smith's Career

10. Corner The Family Market

The latest Will Smith news, from the ultra-reliable site Deadline Hollywood, is that Disney wants him to star in Tim Burton's live action Dumbo movie. It sounds like an odd blend on first impressions, and it raises a few questions (would Smith voice an animal or appear physically as human?), but this could be just the jump start Mr Smith's career needs. After all, floppy ears are better than outright flops.

Live-action versions of animated classics are nothing to be ashamed of these days, with last year's The Jungle Book proving they can earn big money and positive reviews as long as the execution is solid. This would also give Smith a chance to reach a younger audience, and take part in loads of publicity events.

Smith is always a delight on talk shows, so a lengthy press campaign could help him shift back into the public's good books whilst cornering a massive market at the same time. Dumbo wouldn't be a dumb-o decision at all.