Less than 24 hours ago, it looked like Will Smith might be gearing up to take on the role of Neo in Drew Goddard's upcoming Matrix movie. Unfortunately, two new reports have cast doubt on that possibility.

previously announced a fifth "Matrix" installment with "The Martian" screenwriter Drew Goddard attached to write and direct ... recalling his decision to pass on the starring role of Neo (which eventually went to Keanu Reeves) in Lana or Lily Wachowski's ...

The Oscar winner, who famously turned down the role of Neo in the 1999 sci-fi classic, teased... something on his social media today.

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Will Smith teased joining 'The Matrix' franchise, but sources confirm he won't be part of the fifth installment.

Yesterday, there was speculation that Will Smith might have joined Drew Goddard's reboot of The Matrix but two reliable sources have now debunked the possibility. You can find more details on that

Earlier today, Will Smith posted a video of orange text on an old CRT screen. Typed out with mechanical keyboard clicks, Smith again regaled his millions of followers with the time in 1997 when “the Wachoswkis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix .”

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Will Smith will not be joining the next Matrix movie after all, despite speculation. In a mysterious recent post, the actor set the rumour mill into overdrive as he shared the sci-fi franchise 's iconic text style, recounting the well-known story of him turning down the role of Neo in the 1999 movie.

Will Smith sparked a social media frenzy with a mysterious post, fueling speculation about his potential involvement in an upcoming Matrix film.

"What would The Matrix have been like with Will Smith as Neo?" and then posts a reply, "Wake up, Will...The Matrix has you..." Sadly, The Hollywood Reporter says Smith won't be starring in the next Matrix movie, directed by Drew Goddard. In fact ...

Theories abound after Will Smith shared a cryptic video on Instagram related to The Matrix. But despite speculation among the media and fandoms active on social media, the actor is not involved in the new Matrix movie that's currently in development, Entertainment Weekly can confirm.