Will Smith, a very famous American Celebrity and Actor, recently made an appearance on the UK’s Kiss Xtra radio show. While having a chat with the host, Smith made a surprising confession while reflecting on career regrets. This is the first time he has ever confessed to the rejection, even though rumours have been circulating in the industry for a long time. His actual words are like
“I don’t think I’ve ever even said it publicly before, and I’m going to say it now because we’re opening up to one another. Chris Nolan brought me Inception first, and I didn’t get it.”
The film was made by Christopher Nolan, who is a legendary filmmaker. He has created films like “Openhimmer” which has won Oscars. After being rejected by Will Smith, he signed Leonardo DiCaprio, and the film did great.
Will Smith Reveals Details On Rejecting “Inception”: Reason
As Will Smith explained in the Interview, he said, it wasn’t a matter of scheduling conflicts or creative differences. He also mentioned, he simply couldn’t wrap his head around the concept of the film. The film’s storytelling employed a dreams-within-dreams structure, and the philosophical undertones of Nolan’s pitch also left him confused. Explaining this, he said, “Now that I think about it, it’s those movies that go into those alternate realities… They don’t pitch well. But I am hurt by those, too.”
What Role Was Chosen For Will?
Christopher Nolan has offered the role of Dominic Cobb in the film. This is the role of the main protagonist which is ultimately played by LeonardoDa Caprio. Cobb is the main protagonist, a skilled thief who infiltrates people’s dreams to steal or plant ideas. Before Will, the role was also offered to Brad Pitt. Rejecting this film is also one of his regrets. His fans may want to see him playing these kinds of roles, but he doesn’t want to play.
What “Inception” Achieved Without Will?
The film was made by Christopher Nolan and it was released in 2010. The film has achieved an exceptional box office collection of $800 million, which is huge. It received 8 Academy Award nominations and won 4, including Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects. The film has cast members like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, and Elliot Page. The film is worldwide recognised as one of the best films of Nonal, and people have loved Leonardo as the main protagonist. If Will said yes to it, then he may receive this love and recognition.
What is Next For Will Smith In Acting?
Will Smith’s acting slate includes major projects like I Am Legend 2 alongside Michael B. Jordan, the Netflix crime drama The Council, where he stars as Harlem crime boss Nicky Barnes, and the sci-fi thriller Brilliance as federal agent Nick Cooper. He will also be going to appear in films like Fast And Furious, which is an official remake of Planes, Trains And Automobiles. With that, he is significantly busy for the next few years as an exceptional actor.