Why did Brad Pitt not star in the start of Christopher Nolan

Each actor has probably transferred projects that they should probably not have. Bruce Willis regretted refusing “Ocean’s Eleven” so much that he showed in one of the sequencesWhile Will Smith famously said “No” by “The Matrix” (then he made a strange music video 25 years later where he inserts himself back into the film instead of Keanu Reeves). But Brad Pitt seems to have a specific talent to transfer movies that were ultimately huge hits.

In fairness, when you are arguably the largest film star in the world, you are going to be offered almost every role under the sun. In the case of Pitt, that means he had to reject many movies, many of which turned into big hits. “American Psycho,” refused that it was certainly not a cultural phenomenon but has developed a significant cult following itself since the Bale -led Brett Easton Ellis adaptation, led by Bale. What must have been much more frustrating was when the “Bourne” movies rejected for a spy film directed by Tony Scott who failed, let’s say, to have the effect made by Matt Damon’s innovative spy saga. And like Smith, Pitt was also offered a NEO role in “The Matrix” but rejected. This would not be the last big budget sci-fi film that the two stars passed on, either.

Back in 2010, Christopher Nolan finally made his long-standing dream stealer film, he had written an 80-page treatment far for her before he collected “Batman Begins” in 2005 and became a highly demanded filmmaker. After 2008 “The Dark Knight,” the British Director finally broke the story. More importantly, Warner Bros and Legendary were ready to shrink to realize his very ambitious sci-fi thriller. All Nolan was a cast, and Pitt seems to be one of the actors he had in mind. Sadly, this would be another great success that the former Star rejected.

Christopher Nolan had the idea of ​​a film about a group of thieves that brings ideas directly out of people’s heads by infiltrating their dreams for years before he was done “Inception” began his life as a horror movie concept. After “The Dark Knight” confirmed his position as one of, if not the leading director of his generation, he could do whatever he wanted, and “inception” got the step. But Nolan kept everything for his unique sci-fi film close to the chest throughout its production, even asking actors to either read the script in his office or read it at home while someone stands vigilantly.

During this time one of these secret scripts was sent to Brad Pitt. According to an article in 2010 by Hollywood reporterNolan offered Pitt the opportunity to read the script, but there was a custody: he had to respond to the director within 48 hours or the role went to another star. The outlet claimed that when Pitt did not respond, Nolan had set his sights on none other than Will Smith, who clearly refused “inception” because “didn’t get it.” It was only after this that Nolan contacted the man who would eventually star as Dom Cobb’s professional dream thief, Leonardo DiCaprio.

Things obviously worked out with DiCaprio in the leading role. “Inception” made $ 826.8 million Worldwide on a $ 160 million budget, he gained critical acclaim, and collected eight Oscar nominations, eventually winning in four categories. All of this makes the question why Pitt rejected the film even more relevant.

Filming for “Inception” It happened throughout 2009. The same year, Brad Pitt starred in “Inglourious BASTERDS,” Quentin Tarantino, and in 2010 – bowed the year “Inception” – appeared in just one film: “Megamind.” That is, he borrowed his voice to that animated superhero comedy. 2011 then saw him appearing in “The Tree of Life,” “Moneyball,” and “Happy Feet Two.” None of those films were shot in 2009. This is all of them to say that Pitt’s schedule appeared to be open enough that he could have fitted “set up” in his plans.

However, as Thr noted, the two largest film stars in the world had a reason to hesitate in deciding whether to commit to Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi project. We know that Will Smith did not get him, and although Pitt has not commented on his decision to pass (or not respond to Nolan within the 48 -hour deadline) the complex plot probably has something to make with his decision. After all, Leonardo DiCaprio remains confused by Nolan Filmand he starred in it.

Whatever the case, Pitt’s no need to “start” at the time and has been right without it – though with “Oppenheimer” becomes the first obstacle to win the best picture in 20 yearsI’m sure Pitt would be open to working on anything with Nolan now. Interestingly, the director has confirmed that the actor read his script for “Memento” all the way back in the early 2000s and is interested in the project. Ultimately, the lead role became Nolan’s groundbreaking film for Guy Pearce, but Pitt/Nolan’s cooperation seems to have been close to happening more than once and perhaps yet to have fruit in the future.