Why Will Smith Passed On The Matrix (& What His Neo Would’ve …
9 Jan 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'
30 Jan 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 Finally Plays Neo After Turning Down ‘The Matrix’ in …
30 Jan 2025 · 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,...
Will Smith Explains Why He Turned Down The Matrix - Screen Rant
14 Feb 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.
Will Smith Plays Neo In 'Matrix'-Themed Music Video Decades …
6 days ago · Will Smith is finally portraying The Matrix ’s iconic Neo in his music video “Beautiful Scars,” featuring Big Sean and OBanga. 28 years after rejecting the offer to play the character in the ...
Was Will Smith going to play Neo in The Matrix? Explained
6 days ago · 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 Transforms into Neo for Epic - People.com
31 Jan 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 ...
Will Smith Is Neo in 'Matrix'-Inspired 'Beautiful Scars ... - Billboard
30 Jan 2025 · Smith's Based on a True Story album arrives in March. 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 ...
Why did Will Smith turn down The Matrix? Actor posts
6 Jan 2025 · Will Smith teased that he could have been part of the movie The Matrix and played the role of Neo, which ultimately went to Keanu Reeves, instead of starring in Wild Wild West. On Instagram on...
Why Did Will Smith Turn Down Starring in The Matrix? - Game Rant
15 Mar 2023 · On Will Smith's YouTube Channel, the star explains how the Wachowskis (directors and creators of The Matrix) pitched the role of Neo to him for the 1999 feature. The filmmakers told Smith to...