According to the internet
"In the very beginning, I (Roland Emmerich) wanted to work with him and he was excited to be in it but then after a while he was tired of sequels, and he did another science fiction film, which was his father-son story, so he opted out"
He's getting passed for a lot of roles recently because he's asking for a part for his son, or he's forgoing them to take roles where he and his son can work together. Jaden, plz go.
Because he's just as hungry for attention as his dad is willing to give it to him. He's been calling himself a modern day prophet recently. I think he has a philosophy book coming out.
Honestly, this was kinda good, something I'd watch.
This does look more something that Michael Bay would do, with all the CGI and Explosions, a proper summer blockbuster
BUT, I must say, the plot makes some sense, the cast is here, the movie seems good enough to be worth a watch.