David Schwimmer Says Rejecting ‘Men in Black' Offer Was a ‘Brutal Decision' and It ‘Would've Made Me a Movie Star'; He Chose to Direct a Film Instead
David Schwimmer recently said on the "Origins with Cush Jumbo" podcast that he’s well aware how different his career would been had he not rejected the offer to lead 1997’s “Men in Black.” The actor’s popularity was skyrocketing at the time as he was a few seasons into “Friends.
David Schwimmer Questions If Turning Down ‘Men In Black’ Role Was “Right Choice”
Although he was offered a role in 1997's 'Men in Black', David Schwimmer explained the opportunity conflicted with his scheduled directorial debut.
David Schwimmer Says Rejecting MEN IN BLACK Was "Brutal" as It Would Have Made Him a Movie Star, but He Decided to Direct Instead
When you think of Men in Black , you think of Will Smith , but that almost went a very different way. At the time the movie was made, one of the most popular TV series on air was Friends , which was a few seasons in.
David Schwimmer Admits Turning Down Men in Black Role Was 'Brutal Decision': 'You Have to Follow Your Gut'
David Schwimmer explained why he turned down a lead role in 'Men in Black,' admitting that being in that blockbuster 'would have made me, I think, a movie star.'
David Schwimmer Recalls Turning Down ‘Men in Black’: “That Would Have Made Me a Movie Star”
David Schwimmer doesn’t regret turning down Men in Black, however, he acknowledges his “career would have taken a very different trajectory” if he starred in the 1997 film.
Wistful David Schwimmer floats theory Men In Black could have made him a movie star
Appearing recently on the Origins With Cush Jumbo podcast, Schwimmer casts his decision to reject a lead role in Barry Sonnenfeld’s comedy sci-fi blockbuster as a major turning point in his career. Asked if he turned down the lead role in MIB due to scheduling conflicts with Friends,
David Schwimmer Looks Back on Having to Say No to ‘Men in Black’: 'That Was a Brutal Decision'
David Schwimmer discussed the wholesome reason why he turned down a role in Men in Black. The 57-year-old Friends actor made an appearance on the Origins with Cush Jumbo podcast published on Tuesday where he discussed walking away from the role of Agent J, which would go on to be played by Will Smith.
David Schwimmer turned down a lead role in 'Men in Black' to direct a movie with his friends. He missed out on being in one of the biggest movies of the '90s.
David Schwimmer told the "Origins with Cush Jumbo" podcast that he could have become a "movie star" if he took the "Men in Black" role. Instead, it went to Will Smith.
David Schwimmer missed out on 'Men in Black' role
Live announced its hosts and musical guests for the first few shows of season 50. And David Schwimmer gave up a role in Men in Black!
David Schwimmer from “Friends” turned down “Men in Black” to follow his dream: “I would have become a movie star”
David Schwimmer revealed that he faced a tough decision in his career during the 90s when he got the chance to star in the movie "Men in Black" during a break from filming "Friends".
‘Friends’ Star David Schwimmer Regrets Turning Down Major Film Role That Could Have Made Him A Movie Star
David Schwimmer, who is best known for starring on the sitcom Friends, is speaking out to reveal the one film role that he turned down that he still appears to regret. He believes that had he taken the role,
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