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David Schwimmer Says Turning Down 'Men in Black' Was a 'Brutal' Decision


David Schwimmer discussed how his brutal decision to turn down a ‘Men in Black’ role changed his entire career trajectory and movie star chances after ‘Friends’

During his appearance on the “ Origins With Cush Jumbo ” podcast, Schwimmer revealed the pivotal choice he made in 1997 that changed his career trajectory irreparably. “It was kind of a bomb but there were high expectations and the studio, which was Miramax, wanted to lock me into a three-picture deal at a fixed price and I said I would do that if I got to direct my first movie,” Schwimmer continued. David SchwimmerDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesConfirming that it’s important to “follow your gut,” Schwimmer reflected on his fateful decision to reject a role in Men in Black.

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