Washington, Dec. 6 -- The 'Men in Black' universe is gearing up for a fifth film, with screenwriter Chris Bremner officially onboard to craft the script. Bremner, known for his work on 'Bad Boys for Life' and 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' is expected to bring his action-comedy expertise to the long-running franchise, according to Variety.

It remains unclear whether Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones will return as Agents J and K, the iconic duo who led three of the franchise's four films. However, Bremner's successful collaborations with Smith on the 'Bad Boys' films could play a role in shaping the new film's casting direction.

The franchise's previous reboot attempt came in 2019 with 'Men in Black: International', starring Chris Hemsworth and Tes...