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

“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down,” text on the Instagram video ...

Will Smith has revealed he turned down one of the most acclaimed blockbusters of the 21st century because he “didn’t get it”.

Will Smith revealed that Christopher Nolan first offered him the lead in 'Inception', a role he now admits he didn’t fully ...

Smith has an Oscar and box-office clout, but his judgment in picking sci-fi blockbusters isn't always the best.

Why He Turned Down Nolan's Masterpiece Will Smith is no stranger to blockbusters, but even global icons have regrets. One of ...

Sometimes, actors pass on roles that end up defining entire genres. But few decisions are as surprising as Will Smith turning ...

“I’m hurt by those two,” he said of The Matrix and Inception. Earlier this year, Will posted a cryptic video on Instagram. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in ...

Will Smith has revealed that he was offered the lead role in Christopher Nolan's "Inception" before Leonardo DiCaprio.

Will Smith is opening up about “Inception”, revealing that Christopher Nolan initially offered him the lead role before it ...

The Independence Day star shared during an interview with radio station KISS XTRA that Nolan pitched the 2010 mind-bending ...

E ven an actor as big and successful as Will Smith often regrets the roles that got away. In his case, though, Smith has ...