The Hollywood Reporter

Will Smith Rejected Nolan’s ‘Inception’ Because He Didn’t Get the Plot

Smith explains why he turned down the lead role in Christopher Nolan's multi-layered thriller — but he wasn't the only A-lister to reject it. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large “I don’t think I’ve ever ...
Variety

Will Smith Turned Down Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception’ Offer Because ‘I Didn’t Get It’: ‘Movies That Go Into Alternate Realities Don’t Pitch Well’

Will Smith shocked fans during a recent interview with radio station Kiss Xtra (via HuffPost) by revealing he turned down the lead role of Christopher Nolan‘s “Inception” because he didn’t understand ...