“It would become a movie of the movie”: This actor regrets that he left Will Smith in this famous science fiction film of the 90’s

Known all over the world, for the interpretation of Ross Geller in the cult series, David Schwmer returned last year with the opportunities he missed – and that he still regrets it.

During the intervention Podkast “Origins with cush jumbo”The actress revealed that she was expected to portray the agent Jen in black men. This role, which became emblem, was finally entrusted with Will Smith, the Svirmer simply failed to accept the offer because of the already busy schedule.

Timely break but already on project

The actor had already had 3 seasons by that time Friends And took advantage of a break that was precisely in line with the duration of the shooting Men in black. At the same time, he worked on his first project as a director: a comedy called Sale You Gring, which is based on the unification of former high school friends. Shooting was to be held during the summer, in Chicago, some of his comedians from a friend, his own theatrical troupe.

“” “We started producing my film pre -production. All of my best friends, members of my theatrical company, have left a job to shoot during the summer, six weeks in Chicago“He explained.

Unfortunately, at this point we offer it a role Men in black. The problem? The film’s filming calendar coincided with exactly his personal project.

“” “So we are in the preface, we started the whole team, everything has come into action, and that’s where I propose the main role of men in black. It was in direct conflict.»

He continued: “With friends, I had a four -month summer break. I had four months of free time and black men were exactly at the same time as a movie with my theatrical company.»

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Between the temptation and friendship

Despite the obvious temptation of entry into Hollywood, David Shimmer He prefers to be loyal to his artistic and human obligations.

“” “Of course, it was an incredible opportunity. (…) But if I chose black men, I would probably lose my company and the relationship that I had with all this person.»

He added: “You need to follow your instinct and heart. I know well that playing in black men would make a movie star. When we see the success of the film and the franchise, my career would receive a very different trajectory.»

Men in black Really was the world’s huge success Will Smith At the top of the box office.

And his film, what made it? Originally intended for cinemas, Once you have gone Finally he was transferred to American television in 1998 on the ABC channel. Entertainment: One of the actresses in the movie, Lara Flynn Boyle, appears a few years later … Men in Black 2.

A twist of fate that David Shimmer It seems to be in philosophy. After all, if he was never a big screen star, he would stay in the hearts of fans forever, such as Ross, one of the most emblem characters in the world of television.

Moreover, if you want to find it on a small screen but in another role, go to Disney+ to find it in the family series and fantastic goosebumps (2023), the second season of which was broadcasting at the beginning of the year.

Otherwise, to see men in black (1997), Direction HBO Max.