Manny The Movie Guy /

Papa Will Smith continues to explore, or is it exploit (just kidding), his children's talents by dreaming up a new venture for his baby girl, Willow Smith of the "Whip Her Hair" fame.

First, Will safely and successfully rebooted "The Karate Kid " for his son Jaden, now, Variety is saying that the superstar wants Willow to be front and center for "Annie. "

And you can bet your bottom dollar that this will work!

Why? With the inclusion of rapper Jay-Z to collaborate on the music, I have a feeling that this one will be a contemporary, dirtier, more urban take on the popular Broadway hit. And with a central story featuring orphans, the filmmakers will have a blast exploring its modern potential.

If they do it right.

The project is still in development stages but I can already imagine Willow singing "Tomorrow!"

It's a hard knock life indeed!