Will Smith Declined Nolan’s 'Inception' Over Confusion
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Variety
Will Smith revealed he declined the lead role in Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' because he didn't understand the plot, highlighting his difficulty with movies involving alternate realities. He also reflected on turning down other iconic roles like Neo in 'The Matrix' and a part in 'Django Unchained,' citing creative differences and personal connection to the story as reasons.