Will Smith, a prominent movie star for over three decades, acknowledges his career missteps, particularly in turning down iconic films like 'The Matrix' and 'Django Unchained.' In an interview, he revealed that he failed to grasp Christopher Nolan's vision for 'Inception,' which ultimately led to Leonardo DiCaprio landing the lead role. Smith admitted that he struggled to comprehend the pitches for films that explore alternate realities, recognizing that such concepts often do not translate well during initial explanations. His reflection highlights both the challenges of the film industry and the subjective nature of creative visions.
"Chris Nolan brought me Inception first, and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities... they don't pitch well."
"For every great blockbuster in Smith's oeuvre, there's a project he turned down for one regrettable reason or another. Most notably, he declined the leading role in The Matrix and passed on Django Unchained."
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