The clip is a black screen, with some text in red appearing ... "In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix," it reads. "Smith turned it down. He chose Wild Wild ...

The screen then goes blank before revealing two follow-up messages: “Wake up, Will...” and “The Matrix has you...” The “Beautiful Scars” music video seems to reference Smith’s ...

Will Smith suffered a Matrix mishap as he gave fans a sneak peek at the filming of his new music video. The 56-year-old shared behind-the-scenes footage of his new single “Beautiful Scars ...

The initial screen of orange text says the following: 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 ...

By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large 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.

Earlier this month, Smith posted a cryptic message on Instagram, where he recalled his decision to pass on the role of Neo (which ultimately went to Reeves) in “The Matrix.” “In 1997, the ...

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Will Smith is getting to play Neo nearly three decades after he famously rejected the lead role in the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix. In the music video “Beautiful Scars” (below), Smith teams with ...