25 July 2016

American actor will attend the launch of the largest cinema screen in the region.

Academy Award nominee and four-time Grammy winner Will Smith will be attending a screening of his latest film, 'Suicide Squad', in Dubai on August 7, according to a statement from Vox Cinemas released on Monday.

The new superhero action adventure film will be the first film to be screened at Vox's newest cinema in City Centre Deira, which also features the largest screen in the region.

Directed by David Ayer, the film also features Oscar winner Jared Leto and Margot Robbie. Best known for his roles in the 'Men in Black' series, Smith will be participating in a series of promotional events during his stay in Dubai.

Vox Cinemas has recently announced plans to invest 1 billion dirhams ($272,261) to expand its operations in the Middle East and North Africa region to reach over 400 screens in eight countries by 2018.

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