Will Smith posted a cryptic message on his Instagram account talking about his connection with the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix.
This lead many to believe he is involved with the upcoming sequel, but the truth behind the post is reportedly something entirely different.“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix” the post begins. “Smith turned it down.
He chose Wild Wild West, believing it was a better fit for him at the time. But the question remains: What would The Matrix have been like with Will Smith as Neo?
Wake up Will… The Matrix has you…”Understandably, this led to speculation that Smith was involved with the upcoming fifth Matrix film, due to be directed by Drew Goddard.
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