Will Smith sparked fan speculation about a possible 'Matrix' connection in a recent social media video that revisited his decision to turn down the role of Neo in the iconic sci-fi franchise. While a new 'Matrix' film is in development for 2024, Smith is not currently involved.
Will Smith teased a new project as he referenced his decision to turn down the role of Neo in" The Matrix ," leading fans to speculate that the venture might be related to the sci-fi franchise.At least, that’s what the Oscar winner hinted at in a mysterious video posted on social media Jan. 6, which addressed his decision to turn down the lead role in the blockbuster franchise created by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski.
“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in"The Matrix,” read a message displayed in the clip posted on Will’spage. “Smith turned it down. He chose"Wild Wild West," believing it was a better fit for him at the time. But the question remains: What would"The Matrix" have been like with Will Smith as Neo?”But don’t get too excited just yet, because although Warner Bros.
Despite the film’s success — or, perhaps, because of it — Smith defended his decision to turn down the role. “Keanu was perfect, Laurence Fishburne was perfect,” he declared. “I probably would’ve messed"The Matrix" up. I would’ve ruined it. So I did y’all a favor!” Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are set to reprise their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity an upcoming fourth "The Matrix" film. In anticipation of the long-awaited follow-up, Access looks back on our decades-old interviews with the franchise's cast.
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