In the promotional picture, Smith channels The Matrix's main protagonist, Neo, made famous by another award-winning actor, Keanu Reeves. Smith dons a black suit, sunglasses and a red pill ...

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 Lilly ...

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.

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.

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 is blending nostalgia with fresh creativity in his latest music video for 'Beautiful Scars'. In a playful twist, Big Sean assumes the role of Morpheus in the video and presents Smith ...

The music video matches its epic nature, featuring Smith as Neo, The Matrix film character he famously turned down to star in Wild Wild West. "Look, you’ve made some awesome career choices your ...

In 1997, the Wachowski siblings approached Will Smith with an offer that, in retrospect, he really should have accepted.