Will Smith is stepping into the Matrix. Smith and rapper Big Sean have released the song “Beautiful Scars,” featuring OBanga, ...

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 Finally Plays Neo After Turning Down ‘The Matrix’ in New Music Video, Announces Solo Album ‘Based on a True Story’ Michaela Zee Thu, January 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM UTC ...

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 ...

explores the pains of fame and learning from one’s mistakes. 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,” ...

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 ...

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.

The music video for 'Beautiful Scars' takes a bold, Matrix-inspired direction, with Smith embodying Neo, the iconic character ... There's only one you truly regret. Well, maybe two.

while Smith takes on Neo. Smith anchors verses one and three and Big Sean mans the middle verse of the single, which was produced by OBanga, who also sings the song's hook. And there's also a nice ...