Will Smith reveals the secret behind his rejection of these films in the past

American star Will Smith has revealed his most controversial career decision: his rejection of the lead role in the complex sci-fi film "Inception" in 2010, directed by the genius Christopher Nolan.

Will Smith is regretful During a radio interview with Kiss Xtra, Smith expressed regret over this decision, stating that his misunderstanding of the film's complex concept at the time was the main reason behind his rejection.

Why Will Smith Turned Down Inception American star Will Smith explained that the real reason behind his rejection of a role in the movie "Inception" had not been disclosed before, stressing that films that deal with alternative worlds or deep philosophical ideas, such as "Inception," are often difficult to understand in their initial stages due to their unconventional nature.

He pointed out that the lack of promotion of its intellectual content increased this ambiguity, which prevented him from fully engaging with the film's concept and its depth at the time.

Despite the massive critical and commercial success of "Inception," which cemented his status as an icon of modern cinema, Smith wasn't the only one who hesitated to take on the role. Previous reports circulated that Brad Pitt was the front-runner for the role, but he declined to commit to the project. The role eventually went to Leonardo DiCaprio, who delivered a timeless performance that left a lasting mark on cinema history.

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Movies Will Smith Rejected "Inception" wasn't the only film Will Smith has turned down in his career. The star also revealed he turned down the lead role in the iconic film "The Matrix." He explained his decision at the time by saying he wasn't convinced by the directorial approach presented by the Wachowski sisters, commenting that they focused too much on visual style without delving enough into the story and core idea of the work.

Regarding Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, Smith explained that he declined to participate because he was uncomfortable with the idea of a film about revenge against slavery. He expressed his preference for the story to address a love that defies historical and social constraints, rather than focusing on a straightforward revenge theme, emphasizing his personal belief in the need to present more positive and humane messages.