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.

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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

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

It's been a while since we've heard about Drew Goddard's plans for The Matrix, but a new rumour suggests the reboot is zeroing in on its female lead: Wicked star Ariana Grande! Find more details

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.

LOST writer and producer Drew Goddard (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Good Place) is open to the idea of being part of a reboot/revival.

Will Smith teased fans with a cryptic Matrix-inspired video, but sources quickly confirmed he won't be starring in the fifth chapter of the sci-fi saga.

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

Despite a cryptic Instagram post, insiders have insisted Will Smith will not appear in the next 'Matrix' movie.

Here’s what he wrote: Franchise hopes abound down the road in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Practical Magic 2, DC’s Clayface and Supergirl, Drew Goddard’s incoming script for a new ...

It reads: “Franchise hopes abound down the road in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Practical Magic 2, DC’s Clayface and Supergirl, Drew Goddard’s incoming script for a new ...