Will Smith Explains Why He Turned Down The Matrix - Screen Rant
Feb 14, 2019 · Fans will also know Will Smith was originally offered Neo before Keanu Reeves accepted, but he turned it down. In a new video from Smith’s YouTube channel, the star himself reflects on The Matrix pitch meeting and why he passed on it.
Why Will Smith Passed On The Matrix (& What His Neo Would’ve …
Jan 9, 2025 · Here's why Will Smith decided to decline the role of Neo in The Matrix, which ended up becoming one of the most popular sci-fi movies of all time.
Will Smith Plays Neo 28 Years After Rejecting 'The Matrix'
Jan 30, 2025 · Will Smith Stars in ‘The Matrix’ Parody 27 Years After Rejecting Neo Role. Watch Smith in the music video for "Beautiful Scars," where the actor-rapper finally gets to take the red pill.
Will Smith Transforms into Neo for Epic - People.com
Jan 31, 2025 · Will Smith Transforms into Neo for Epic The Matrix-Inspired Music Video Featuring Big Sean With the release of 'Beautiful Scars,' Smith also announced his forthcoming album, 'Based on a True...
Was Will Smith going to play Neo in The Matrix? Explained
Jan 31, 2025 · 27 years after turning down the role, Will Smith has finally given fans a sneak peek at what his version of Neo would have looked like. He stars as the character in the music video for his...
Will Smith announces new album, drops 'Matrix'-themed video
Jan 30, 2025 · Will Smith is finally stepping into 'The Matrix,' channeling Neo in his 'Beautiful Scars' music video with Big Sean. The Fresh Prince also has a new album on the way, his first in two decades.
Will Smith’s Matrix mystery has been solved - Dexerto
Jan 7, 2025 · Will Smith has history with The Matrix. The star was offered the role of Neo in the original movie, but turned it down because he didn’t entirely understand the vision that filmmakers the...
Why Did Will Smith Turn Down Starring in The Matrix? - Game Rant
Mar 15, 2023 · In fact, Smith turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix to star in the critically panned western adaptation. His decision leaves many spectators wondering why he chose not to take on a role...
Will Smith Suits Up as Neo for New ‘Matrix’-Themed Music
Jan 30, 2025 · Will Smith is finally making good on the casting that never was and suiting up as Neo from “The Matrix” in a new music video with Big Sean. “Beautiful Scars” dropped Thursday, becoming the...
The Impact of Will Smith Turning Down the Role of Neo in The …
Jan 6, 2025 · Will Smith will not be joining Warner Bros. and director Drew Goddard in a new Matrix movie for the studio, insiders tell The Hollywood Reporter. That leaves open a mystery Smith sparked on Monday with a cryptic Instagram post noting how Smith passed on the starring role of Neo in the original 1999 sci-fi epic