The Oscar-winner shared a brief video with a Matrix-style message reading, "In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down.

In 1997, 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.

Will Smith sent fans speculating over whether he'll be entering the world of the Matrix soon. The actor, 56, shared a cryptic video on Instagram Monday, Jan. 6, that displayed the iconic franchise's ...

Five years ago, Smith posted a video (also below) breaking down exactly why he turned down The Matrix after a meeting with creators The Wachowskis back in 1998. "I'm not proud of it, but it's the ...

Theories abound after Will Smith shared a cryptic video on Instagram related to The Matrix. But despite speculation among the media and fandoms active on social media, the actor is not involved in the ...

Will Smith shared an unsual post online on Monday, one that led many of his followers to believe he had been cast in a new movie in The Matrix franchise. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will ...

Will Smith has been teasing ‘Beautiful Scars’ since January 7, when he shared a cryptic video on social media about him passing up an offer to star in The Matrix in favour of Wild Wild West ...

Will Smith has collaborated with rapper Big Sean and OBanga for his new song, Beautiful Scars. The actor, recreating Keanu Reeves’ famous bullet-dodge scene from The Matrix in the music video ...

“Wake up, Will… the Matrix has you…” So read Will Smith’s social media earlier this month, leading to widespread speculation that he could finally be making a fantasy reality.Back in the ...

Will Smith reveals his biggest regret in new The Matrix-inspired music video - Rapper and actor teamed up with Big Sean for ...

Will Smith revealed that he turned down an acting role in “Inception.” The actor said writer and director Chris Nolan pitched the 2010 science fiction film to him, but Smith “didn’t get it.” ...