Back to the tom cruise comparison since its apt, when people counted him out he had a franchise to go to, one that with the right story and right feel could be successful. And that's what happened with ghost protocol. Remember they were grooming that one as his exit, thinking the franchise was dead because of him and that he was toxic. Jermey Renner was supposed to take over the lead but then ghost protocol was dope and a hit and then we got rogue nation. Will just needs a big successful flick maybe even an ensemble where he can shine and do his thing and after earth along with any other misstep will be a memory
His "Franchise" film is Bad Boys 3. If he does BB3 with Martin and Michael Bay I GURANTEE that movie makes bank.