Earlier this month, Smith posted a cryptic message on Instagram, where he recalled his decision to pass on the role of Neo ...

By Michael Saponara Will Smith is still wondering about how the trajectory of his career would have changed had he taken the role of Neo in The Matrix rather than starring in Wild Wild West.

A new Will Smith music video pays homage to notorious moments in his career, including turning down the role of Neo in The Matrix and the Oscars slap.

With the release of 'Beautiful Scars,' Smith also announced his forthcoming album, 'Based on a True Story' set to debut in ...

Watch Smith in the music video for "Beautiful Scars ... I did y’all a favor.” The role of Neo, of course, went instead to Keanu Reeves, who went on to reprise the character in three follow ...

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 ...

One of those topics involves him turning down The Matrix. Will Smith was originally offered to star in the role of Neo in The Matrix before Keanu Reeves was also considered to be in the role.

Will Smith plays Neo in a new Matrix-inspired music video for his song ‘Beautiful Scars,’ a collaboration with rapper Big Sean and OBanga. The video marks a long-awaited return to the sci-fi ...

In the music video, Smith takes on the role of Neo, the character made famous by Keanu Reeves in the 1999 sci-fi classic “The Matrix,” while Big Sean steps into the shoes of Morpheus ...

The album is slated for a March 2025 release. More from Variety Will Smith Isn't Starring in New 'Matrix' Movie, So What Neo-Related Project Is He Teasing? Will Smith Denies Attending Sean 'Diddy' ...