Will Smith recently revealed that he turned down the lead role in Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' because he found the plot difficult to understand.

Initially, Nolan approached Brad Pitt for the role before reaching out to Smith, who ultimately passed, leading to Leonardo DiCaprio being cast.

Smith expressed that the complex 'dream-within-a-dream' concept of 'Inception' was challenging to pitch and comprehend.

He also admitted to regretting his decision to decline the role of Neo in 'The Matrix', which was eventually played by Keanu Reeves.

In the same interview, Smith noted that he felt a lack of connection with the pitch presented by the Wachowski siblings.

Additionally, Smith turned down the lead role in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained', preferring a love story over a vengeance narrative.

His decision to pass on 'Django Unchained' ultimately led to Jamie Foxx being cast in the title role.

Despite these regrets, Smith has enjoyed a successful career in sci-fi films, starring in classics like 'Independence Day', 'Men in Black', and 'I Am Legend'.

Smith emphasized his desire for creative alignment with filmmakers, reflecting on his past decisions with a sense of youthful naivety.

Recently, he released his first full-length solo music project in 20 years, titled 'Based on a True Story', featuring collaborations with Teyana Taylor and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Moreover, he announced his first-ever headline tour in the UK and Europe for the summer of 2025, with tickets available online.

'Inception', released in 2010, grossed over $800 million at the box office and solidified Nolan's status as a leading director.