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.” ...

Smith also turned down The Matrix for a similar reason — he didn't understand the film's concept. Smith was nearly cast as Neo, but he turned it down. The role was offered to Keanu Reeves, whose ...

In any case, Smith and Kilmer aren’t the only casting near-misses from those early production days, when the many now-iconic elements of The Matrix were still mere matters of conjecture.

"Wild Wild West came out 26 years ago today- sorry this is the only photo I could find," the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum ...

The next time Will Smith gets offered an alternate reality sci-fi thriller, he should seriously consider just saying, "Yes!" First, the actor admitted he turned down The Matrix, which cast Keanu ...

The Matrix might be one of Smith's biggest career regrets. It spawned two sequels in The Matrix Reloads and The Matrix Revolutions, with the trilogy earning a combined total of roughly $1.7 billion.

If you've paid attention to the credits of Cobra Kai, you might be surprised to see Will Smith's name listed in the credits.

Based on the classic TV series, Wild Wild West had Will Smith and Kevin Kline play two 19th-century Secret Service agents who ...

Will Smith, 56, shared a cheeky still from 'Wild Wild West' in honor of the film's 26th anniversary on Monday, June 30.

Will Smith is no stranger to turning down some truly legendary film roles, and now it's been revealed that the actor passed on a Nolan masterpiece.