Speculation started on Monday after Smith posted a cryptic message on Instagram, recalling his decision to pass on the starring role of Neo (which eventually went to Keanu Reeves) in Lana or Lily Wachowski's seminal 1999 sci-fi epic "The Matrix."

Will Smith could be the next Neo if his latest social media post is anything to go by. The Bad Boys star posted a cryptic video on Instagram appearing to tease his role in a sequel to The Matrix. "In 1997,

A new Matrix movie starring Will Smith is hinted at in a cryptic video posted by the actor who turned down the role of Neo in the 1990s.

Matrix is one of the successful franchises with fans eagerly waiting for its fifth installment. The franchise follows the fall of humanity with the excessive growth in technology. Recently, there have been rumors of an exciting entry in the film’s reboot which is none other than the Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith.

Will Smith famously turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix. Based on a recent social media post, will Smith have another chance to enter the Matrix?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

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 .”

Will Smith may be choosing between the red and blue pills on a screen near you some time soon, if his latest Instagram post is to be believed. The Bad Boys actor posted a cryptic message written in the famous Matrix OCR-A font to his Instagram account on Monday,

After previously turning down the role of Neo for the original film, Will Smith is seemingly teasing his casting in the upcoming Matrix reboot.

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson came face to face at the 2025 Golden Globes when Diesel took the stage to present the prize for cinematic and box office achievement to “Wicked.” Diesel took a pause at the start of his speech to shout out: “Hey, Dwayne.” The camera cut to Johnson awkwardly smiling in the …

Will Smith took to social today and made everyone think he’s starring in the next Matrix movie in development at Warner Bros. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix.

Warner Bros. tells TheWrap the teaser has nothing to do with the studio or upcoming film The post Will Smith’s Cryptic ‘The Matrix’ Post Sends Social Media Into a Tizzy – but Don’t Get Too Excited appeared first on TheWrap.

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