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Will Smith drops a cryptic video linking him being part of the iconic The Matrix franchise, but the reality is something else it might surprise you. Find out more in the full story!
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1/8/2025
Will Smith drops a cryptic video linking him being part of the iconic The Matrix franchise, but the reality is something else it might surprise you. Find out more in the full story!
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Will Smith left fans buzzing on Monday when he shared a cryptic Instagram video hinting
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at a connection to The Matrix.
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The post featured a black screen with digital text that read,
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In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix.
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Smith turned it down.
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He chose Wild Wild West, believing it was a better fit for him at the time.
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But the question remains, what would The Matrix would have been with Will Smith as Neo?
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Fans immediately speculated if the star might appear in the upcoming fifth installment of
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the franchise.
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However, reports from The Hollywood Reporter have now confirmed that Will Smith will not
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be the part of The Matrix 5.
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Directed by Drape Goddard, the film is already in development and set to continue the iconic
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franchise without Smith as confirmed earlier in 2024.
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Fans initially flooded the comment section of his video with excitement, hoping to see
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Smith and Keanu Reeves share the screen.
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But it seems the actor's teaser might be pointing to something else entirely.
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Smith's video ends with the mysterious line,
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Wake up, Will.
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The Matrix has you.
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While it stirred up cyberpunk-themed excitement, insiders believe this teaser is tied to his
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long-awaited return to music.
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The actor has hinted at releasing his first album in nearly 20 years, following his 2005
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record Lost and Found.
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However, the past year, Smith has dropped gospel-inspired tracks like You Can Make It
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and performed at major events including BET Awards.
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