"Safe" is definitely not the word that comes to mind when we think of Jack Nicholson's filmography, which includes some of the most influential films of all time, shaking the very foundations of cinema as we know it, according to Far Out. Whether it's his timeless monologue in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," his incomparable performances in "The Shining," "Five Easy Pieces," and "Chinatown," the actor is known for his unconventional thinking and creation of characters that seem instinctive and carefully planned at the same time, and his spontaneous decisions that have gone down in history.

Although he is known for his dark and often risky roles, playing characters that many would be afraid to take on, Nicholson was not particularly enthusiastic about working with one particular director, partly because of the controversial nature of his work and his provocative storytelling style, something the actor should not be unfamiliar with.

Nicholson has been involved in many disturbing stories over the years, with controversial themes and dark characters being something he has dealt with extensively throughout his career. Whether it's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest or The Departed, the actor has built a reputation for his ability to adapt to these themes, becoming characters who represent some of the ugliest aspects of our world.

However, this is something that another director is also known for, albeit in a slightly different way. Oliver Stone has made films that explore taboo and often politically charged topics in a way that stirs up controversy and gets people talking.

From films such as JFK, Natural Born Killers and Platoon, the director is known as one of the most controversial in the industry, sparking debate and discussion around his portrayal of war and his natural inclination toward topics that many people don't want to see on screen, especially given his strong stance on these stories.

Although you might think he would be the perfect partner for Nicholson, the actor had strong prejudices against working with him, describing his feelings about JFK and the director in general. Nicholson explained: "I'm not particularly interested. I don't want to see the president being killed again. I don't find it funny. I have no desire to work with him. I like the films of his that I've seen, but he's too self-important. I like energetic people, but I'm not confrontational."

These are pretty harsh words coming from one of the greatest actors of all time, and it can't be pleasant for Stone to be rejected by someone most people would kill to work with. However, his films are definitely not to everyone's taste, and many of his former collaborators and actors have been subjected to harsh criticism for their participation in his films, something that actors of the caliber of Nicholson would want to avoid in the later stages of their careers. Although a project between the two would be interesting to many, it seems that the ship has already sailed. |BGNES