Will Smith refused this science fiction film which reported $ 839 million. The reason? He did not understand the scenario when he was offered to play the main role.
There are films that remain puzzles for certain viewers. This is particularly the case with Inception whose top continues to turn in the final scene. Besides, if you have not understood the end of Inception, Télé-Loisirs explains everything to you. The role of COBB, the main character played by Leonardo DiCaprio, was not intended for the star of Titanic Originally, but to another actor! During an interview on Kiss XTRA radio, it was Will Smith who revealed that he refused Christopher Nolan’s project because he did not understand the intrigue.
Will Smith admits that she did not understand the film Inception Presented by the director
This is the first time that Will Smith has been talking about his refusal to play in Inception And, at the microphone of the radio, he explained the reasons which pushed him to say no to the project: “I do not believe I have ever said it publicly, but I will say it because we open to each other. Chris Nolan introduced me to Inception first and I did not understand. I never said it out loud. Now that I think about it, it is these films that explore these alternative realities that are not very convincing. But it hurts me too. ” This is not the first time that Will Smith has refused a role in a film that turned out to be a huge success. The actor has, in the past, refused to play the character of Neo in Matrixa role which was finally attributed to Keanu Reeves. This refusal, Will Smith is still struggling to assume it. “It’s too painful to talk about it”, He said during this radio interview.
What other actor refused to play in Inception ?
Before Will Smith, another renowned actor refused the role of COBB. Christopher Nolan’s very first choice was on Brad Pitt. The latter also refused this role, before Will Smith made the same choice. In the end, it was Leonardo DiCaprio who won this role and he signed one of the greatest successes of his career, since Inception reported $ 839 million at the box office.
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