VIDEO: Dustin Hoffman Explains Why He Turned Down ‘Schindler’s List’ on TODAY

Dustin Hoffman lends his voiceto the animated family feature “Kung Fu Panda 3.” He tells TODAY's Matt Lauer, “I thought it was the stupidest title,” but he also thinks it may be the best film in the franchise. He also talks about his regrets, such as turning down “Schindler’s List,” and speculates that maybe he didn’t think he deserved success. Watch the appearance in full below!

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