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 ...

Strangely enough, when Neo was in the real world, he was able to stop and control sentinels with his mind, all but confirming that the Chosen One somehow had actual powers outside of the Matrix.

There are a handful of theories as to how Neo is able to use his powers outside the Matrix. One theory is that the Machines need the One to reload or reboot the Matrix, so they need to keep the ...

So I probably would have messed The Matrix up. I would have ruined it. I did y’all a favor.” The role of Neo, of course, went instead to Keanu Reeves, who went on to reprise the character in ...

Will Smith is finally making good on the casting that never was and suiting up as Neo from “The Matrix” in a new music video with Big Sean. “Beautiful Scars” dropped Thursday, becoming the Oscar and ...

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 ...

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.

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.” ...

The 30-second clip, which you can watch below, reads: “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix.Smith turned it down. He chose Wild Wild West, believing it was a ...

Will Smith is stepping into the Matrix. Smith and rapper Big Sean have released the song “Beautiful Scars,” featuring OBanga, along with a “Matrix”-inspired music video. The actor has also announced ...