Will Smith Turned Down ‘Inception’: Here is Why

Will Smith has been open about his regrets over turning down The Matrix, however there’s one other blockbuster that obtained away about 15 years in the past.

Smith sat down with Kiss Xtra over the weekend, the place he revealed that Christopher Nolan provided him the lead position in 2010’s Inception, however he “didn’t get it” and handed on the sci-fi/thriller.

“I don’t assume I’ve ever stated it publicly earlier than, however I’m going to say it now as a result of we’re opening as much as each other,” he stated after revisiting the ache of overlooking The Matrix. “Chris Nolan introduced me Inception first and I didn’t get it. I’ve by no means stated that out loud.”

The Oscar winner continued to peel again the layers behind his reasoning: “Now that I give it some thought, it’s these films that go into these alternate realities; they don’t pitch nicely. However I’m harm by these two. It hurts too dangerous to speak about.”

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan additionally introduced Inception to Brad Pitt, who turned down the provide after solely having a 48-hour window to take it. The position ultimately landed in Leonardo DiCaprio’s lap, and he capitalized on the blockbuster, which grossed over $800 million on the world field workplace.

Nolan’s subsequent movie, The Odyssey, is slated to reach in July 2026. He’s assembled a star-studded forged that features Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o to retell the traditional Greek saga.

As for Will Smith, he truly mocked his choice to go up on The Matrix as a part of the music video for “Beautiful Scars” that includes Massive Sean, the place he performed the position of Neo.

Constructing off his Primarily based On a True Story album, Smith returned on Friday (June 13) together with his “Pretty Girls” single, which finds him celebrating stunning ladies throughout the globe in all styles and sizes.

Watch Will Smith speak about Inception under.