Will Smith revealed that he turned down an acting role in “Inception.” The actor said writer and director Chris Nolan pitched ...

Will Smith may have an Oscar-winning career, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a few regrets when it comes to his filmography. During a recent interview with radio station Kiss Xtra, the King ...

Smith explains why he turned down the lead role in Christopher Nolan's multi-layered thriller — but he wasn't the only A-lister to reject it.

Will Smith has revealed he turned down one of the most acclaimed blockbusters of the 21st century because he “didn’t get it”. The actor has previous experience of turning down films that go on to ...

In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down,” text on the Instagram video reads. “He chose Wild Wild West, believing it w ...

The "Bad Boys" star also famously turned down the role of Neo in "The Matrix" The post Will Smith Passed on Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception’ Because He Didn’t Get the Plot | Video appeared first on ...

Smith also reminisced about other films he’s regretted turning down, like the role of Neo in Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s 1999 film, The Matrix.

First, Smith confirmed that he turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix to lead the steampunk western, Wild Wild West, calling turning it down one of his "beautiful scars." ...

When asked if it is true that Smith passed on the role of Neo, which eventually went to Keanu Reeves, in 1999’s “The Matrix,” the actor said, “That was one of my beautiful scars!” ...

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Will Smith is no stranger to turning down some truly legendary film roles, and now it's been revealed that the actor passed ...