David Schwimmer, blockbuster action star. While we may think of Schwimmer now as a sitcom savant, not just from his legendary 10-season run on Friends, but for memorable guest spots on shows like Will & Grace and 30 Rock,

David Schwimmer admitted that turning down 'Men in Black' to direct his first feature was a 'brutal decision.'

David Schwimmer explained why he turned down a lead role in 'Men in Black,' admitting that being in that blockbuster 'would have made me, I think, a movie star.'

David Schwimmer discussed the wholesome reason why he turned down a role in Men in Black. The 57-year-old Friends actor made an appearance on the Origins with Cush Jumbo podcast published on Tuesday where he discussed walking away from the role of Agent J, which would go on to be played by Will Smith.

David Schwimmer's career outside of Friends could've been very different, especially if he hadn't turned down a role in the hit movie Men in Black. During his appearance on the "Origins With Cush Jumbo" podcast,

David Schwimmer recently said on the "Origins with Cush Jumbo" podcast that he’s well aware how different his career would been had he not rejected the offer to lead 1997’s “Men in Black.” The actor’s popularity was skyrocketing at the time as he was a few seasons into “Friends.

David Schwimmer can’t help but wonder how different his life would have been as Agent D. The Friends alum recalled the “brutal decision” of turning down a role in 1997’s Men in Black, which ultimately starred Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones,

David Schwimmer reveals ‘brutal decision’ that hindered his Hollywood success during Friends - ‘My career would have taken a very different trajectory,’ the actor said