1 month ago 04th Jul 13:30
Will Smith turned down the role of Superman because he didn't want to "mess up white people's heroes".
The actor was offered the role in 'Superman Returns' eventually taken by Brandon Routh but decided not to take it.
Speaking about the decision, Will told MTV: The last 'Superman' I got offered, the script came, and I was like, 'There is no way I'm playing Superman!' Because I had already done Jim West in 'Wild Wild West', and you can't be messing up white people's heroes in Hollywood!
"You mess up white people's heroes in Hollywood, you'll never work in this town again!"
Will says he eventually accepted the role of another superhero, the washed up eponymous character in 'Hancock' because of the comedy aspect.
He added: "Hancock is dark, but he's fun."
"You can get away with all kinds of things if it's funny. It's like staying on that edge of comedy, which is what I think is the beauty of this movie.
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