During filming Will Smith received a visit on set from rapper Jay-Z.

The chart-topper – real name Shawn Carter – was spotted laughing and joking with the star as they filmed scenes for the blockbuster in New York’s Battery Park.

Will recently announced that Jay-Z is teaming up with his production company Overbrook Entertainment to develop and produce films.

It is rumoured that the pair will work together on a revamped version of the Broadway hit Annie, with Willow Smith in the title role.