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Friends actor David Schwimmer may be best remembered as one-fifth of TV's best-loved ensembles, but this success has never truly translated to the big screen.
This isn't down to lack of offers, however; Schwimmer was originally offered the role of Agent J in Men In Black (1997) - the one that ultimately went to Will Smith.
Together with Independence Day (1996), these two sci-fi films launched Smith's career to stratospheric heights. He most recently headed up the cast of DC supervillain mashup Suicide Squad.
Only now has Schwimmer shed light on what propelled him to turn down the role - and it's a simple case of loyalty.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast (he's Emmy-nominated for his role of Robert Kardashian in The People v OJ Simpson), Den of Geek reports how he revealed it was ultimately bad timing that led to his decision.
While he may have turned down the opportunity to become a film star away from Friends - something successfully achieved by co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox - he's certainly cemented his nice guy status.
It turns out he will be there for you if the rain starts to fall.
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