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?"
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.
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.
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
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 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.
Will Smith Teases New ‘Matrix’ Movie After Turning Down Neo
Will Smith may be choosing between the red and blue pills on a screen near you some time soon, if his latest Instagram post is to be believed. The Bad Boys actor posted a cryptic message written in the famous Matrix OCR-A font to his Instagram account on Monday,
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.
No, Will Smith Isn’t Starring in a New Matrix Movie
The Oscar winner, who famously turned down the role of Neo in the 1999 sci-fi classic, teased... something on his social media today.
Will Smith cryptically teases new ‘Matrix' project
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.
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Will Smith sparked speculation about potential involvement in an upcoming 'Matrix' project on Jan. 6 when he posted a cryptic ...
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.