Film director Christopher Nolan’s science fiction blockbusterInception‘Leonardo DiCaprio has earned a star as Cobb. But before he joined, the role was offered to Will Smith. Does he regret turning down the project? The answer is yes.
In a recent interview with Kiss Xtra, Smith revealed that he said noInception“Because he didn’t understand the plot. “Chris Nolan brought me to me first, and I didn’t get it. I never said it loud. Now that you think about it, it’s a film that goes into their alternative reality.
DiCaprio has brought in great performances in the film and has won many hearts. The film directed by Christopher Nolan also starred Chilean Murphy, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Elliot Page and Ken Watanabe.
Amazing Performance in the Founding of Leonardo DiCaprio (2010) pic.twitter.com/qttjyfmi4g
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More movies rejected by Will Smith –
“matrix”: Smith was offered before Keanu Reeves got on board.”matrix‘. He refused the role of Neo as he didn’t understand Wakowskis’ vision for the film and was not connected to their pitch. He felt it.”Wild Wild West“It was better for him back then.
Matrix (1999)
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are wreaking havoc in one of the biggest action sequences ever filmed. The gods of the film were laughing today. Some of the lobby pillars falling after the firefight are completely coincidental. pic.twitter.com/jglfczbhie
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“Superman Return”: Smith mostly played Superman in the 2006 film.Superman is back‘, it went to Brandon Rouse. In an interview, he revealed that he doesn’t want to disrupt the white community by playing roles created with white people in mind.
“Django Unchained”: It was provided by Quentin Tarantino.”Django Unchained‘To Smith before Jamie Foxx. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, “Django wasn’t a lead so it seemed like he had to be a lead. The other characters (played by Christoph Waltz) were the lead.”
Django Unchained (2012) pic.twitter.com/5yivehfaoo
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“Rush Hour”: Smith reportedly was offered the role of James Carter.”Rush Hour“Before going to Chris Tucker, he wasn’t interested in another Buddy Cop movie, so he turned down the role.”Bad boy‘.
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