Washington DC, Dec. 5 -- The iconic 'Men in Black' franchise is set to expand with a fifth instalment, as writer Chris Bremner has been brought on board to draft the script for the upcoming film. Bremner is best known for penning 'Bad Boys for Life' and 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', according to Variety.

It remains uncertain whether Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones will reprise their roles as Agent J and Agent K, who fronted three of the franchise's four films. Bremner's previous collaborations with Smith in the Bad Boys series, however, may help influence casting decisions for the new project.

The last attempt to reinvent the franchise came in 2019 with 'Men in Black: International', starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. Despite its sta...