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Character Analysis

Captain, My Captain

Before Will Smith was Serious Will Smith, the guy who makes ugly-cry inducing movies like The Pursuit of Happyness and Winter's Tale, he was Hollywood's go-to guy when you needed a charismatic leading man to punch an alien in the nose (snout?

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Usher as Dylan Hiller, the stepson of the legendary Colonel Steven Hiller and captain of the Earth Space Defense.

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Will Smith as Captain Steven "Eagle" Hiller in 'Independence Day' Designed by Joseph Porro.

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Because before Will Smith was better known as "Jaden's Dad" he was known as the dreamy star of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Which made him perfect to kick alien butt and be hilarious while doing so.

Will Smith's Steven Hiller is the heart and (comedy) soul of this film, for sure.

Even though the film has a big ensemble cast, Steven Hiller's is most obviously front and center. And it makes sense: he's young, strong, brave, and has impeccable comedic timing—why wouldn't ID4 make him a central focal point?

(Besides those greasy-looking extra terrestrials, obviously.)

Let's dig into what makes Steve so except