The Matrix, Will Smith and Neo

Will Smith Teases a New Sequel to The Matrix
"In 1997," the post reads, "the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. 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?"
Will Smith Isn’t Starring in New ‘Matrix’ Movie, So What Neo-Related Project Is He Teasing?
Will Smith may be choosing between the red and blue pill, but the Oscar-winning actor isn't entering the Matrix for a movie.
Why Fans Think Will Smith Is Playing Neo in Matrix Reboot
Matrix is one of the successful franchises with fans eagerly waiting for its fifth installment. The franchise follows the fall of humanity with the excessive growth in technology. Recently, there have been rumors of an exciting entry in the film’s reboot which is none other than the Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith.
Is Will Smith about to star in The Matrix 5?
Will Smith famously turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix. Based on a recent social media post, will Smith have another chance to enter the Matrix?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Will Smith Matrix Movie Teased In Cryptic Video After Actor Passed On Neo Role In 1997
A new Matrix movie starring Will Smith is hinted at in a cryptic video posted by the actor who turned down the role of Neo in the 1990s.
THE MATRIX: It Seems Will Smith Won't Be Taking The Red Pill As The New Neo After All
Less than 24 hours ago, it looked like Will Smith might be gearing up to take on the role of Neo in Drew Goddard's upcoming Matrix movie. Unfortunately, two new reports have cast doubt on that possibility.
Will Smith Return To Matrix Franchise After 26 Years? Find Out All About Neo-Related Project Actor’s Been Teasing
Will Smith shared a cryptic video on his Instagram teasing that he passed as Neo in the upcoming installment of the Matrix franchise. The Oscar winner uploaded a video with no detail or caption, but the text in the clip read: "In 1997,
Wake up, Neo, Will Smith is posting about The Matrix again
Earlier today, Will Smith posted a video of orange text on an old CRT screen. Typed out with mechanical keyboard clicks, Smith again regaled his millions of followers with the time in 1997 when “the Wachoswkis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix .”
26 years after he turned down The Matrix, Will Smith teases an upcoming reboot where he will star as Neo: "Wake up, Will"
Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson came face to face at the 2025 Golden Globes when Diesel took the stage to present the prize for cinematic and box office achievement to “Wicked.” Diesel took a pause at the start of his speech to shout out: “Hey, Dwayne.” The camera cut to Johnson awkwardly smiling in the …
Will Smith isn't starring in new Matrix movie despite cryptic post
Will Smith will not be joining the next Matrix movie after all, despite speculation. In a mysterious recent post, the actor set the rumour mill into overdrive as he shared the sci-fi franchise 's iconic text style, recounting the well-known story of him turning down the role of Neo in the 1999 movie.
Will Smith Won't Star in Next ‘Matrix' Movie, Despite Cryptic Teaser Post
Ride or Die' star stirred speculation about joining the ‘Matrix' universe with an Instagram message seeming to talk about an upcoming project.
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Will Smith confirms he’s not in new ‘Matrix’ movie
Will Smith teased joining 'The Matrix' franchise, but sources confirm he won't be part of the fifth installment.
Will Smith drops 'Matrix' bombshell, but it’s his music return that’s shocking fans
Will Smith teases fans with a cryptic Matrix-themed post, but it’s all about his return to music after nearly two decades.