A poster has been spreading around featuring Will Smith as the iconic character Popeye.

Is there any truth to thePopeye the Sailor Manposter featuringWill Smithand a 2024 release date?

Will Smith’s Popeye: Real or Fake?

Popeye, Will Smith

The character of Popeye first debuted on January 17, 1929, in theThimble Theatrecomic strip.

He would go on to star in his cartoon series in 1933.

Will a New Popeye Movie Ever Get Made?

Will Smith, Popeye

This fake Will Smith poster isn’t even the first false marketing for aPopeyemovie recently.

A fan-made movie trailer from Foxstar Mediateased the idea ofPopeye the Sailor ManstarringDwayne Johnson.

It would seem that fans are vying for some sort ofPopeyefilm.

Will Smith, Robin Williams

Sadly, there’s no live-action movie in development at all.

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