David Schwimmer clarified that scheduling conflicts with his hit TV series 'Friends' were not the reason for his decision to turn down the major role

David Schwimmer is best known for his starring role as Ross Geller in "Friends," but the actor is revealing that he missed a chance at becoming a full fledged "movie star."

David Schwimmer told the "Origins with Cush Jumbo" podcast that he could have become a "movie star" if he took the "Men in Black" role. Instead, it went to Will Smith.

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.

Although he was offered a role in 1997's 'Men in Black', David Schwimmer explained the opportunity conflicted with his scheduled directorial debut.

Appearing recently on the Origins With Cush Jumbo podcast, Schwimmer casts his decision to reject a lead role in Barry Sonnenfeld’s comedy sci-fi blockbuster as a major turning point in his career. Asked if he turned down the lead role in MIB due to scheduling conflicts with Friends,

David Schwimmer has spoken about the job offer that could have changed his entire career. The Friends star, 57, shot to fame on the much-loved Nineties sitcom alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox,