It’s not clear which role he was exactly offered, but finally, Inception, starred Leonardo DiCaprio, with a supporting cast that included Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page and Tom Hardy.

Will Smith revealed that he turned down an acting role in “Inception.” The actor said writer and director Chris Nolan pitched the 2010 science fiction film to him, but Smith “didn’t get it.” ...

When asked if it is true that Smith passed on the role of Neo, which eventually went to Keanu Reeves, in 1999’s “The Matrix,” the actor said, “That was one of my beautiful scars!” ...

According to "Bad Boys" star Will Smith, he was offered the lead role in director Christopher Nolan's 2010 sci-fi blockbuster "Inception" but passed on playing the part that eventually went to ...

The film ultimately went on to become a blockbuster in 2010 with Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead. When asked by the host if the actor turned down 'Matrix', Smith laughed and said, "That was one of ...