"This is one of those stories I'm not proud of, but it's the truth. I did turn down Neo in The Matrix," Smith explained. It reflects on the consequences of his decisions.
"It was a crazy time in my life. It was like however I threw the ball, it was going in. I had done Independence Day the year before..." Smith's uncertainty about being typecast ultimately influenced his choices.
"I don't want to be the alien movie guy. So I turned down Men in Black..." Smith reveals his fear of being pigeonholed in Hollywood, a significant factor in his career decisions.
"Spielberg convinced me to do [Men in Black] by encouraging me to lean on his years of experience and to trust the filmmaker's judgment." This moment highlights the importance of mentorship in the industry.
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