Will Smith - Dom Cobb

Will Smith almost ventured into the labyrinth of dreams!
In the late 2000s, director Sir Christopher Nolan offered Smith the lead role of Dom Cobb in Inception.

However, Smith declined, admitting he struggled to grasp the film’s complex narrative.

He shared: “Chris Nolan brought me Inception first, and I didn’t get it. I’ve never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it’s those movies that go into those alternate realities … they don’t pitch well.”

The role ultimately went to Leonardo DiCaprio, who delivered a memorable performance in the mind-bending thriller.