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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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 .”

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The Oscar winner, who famously turned down the role of Neo in the 1999 sci-fi classic, teased... something on his social media today.

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

However, insiders tell The Hollywood Reporter that Smith will not be joining Warner Bros. and director Drew Goddard’s The Matrix 5, which was confirmed to be in development in early 2024. BABYMONSTER Preview Details of World Tour, First U.S. Concerts & 2025 Goals

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.

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

Will Smith famously passed on playing Neo in The Matrix. Is he getting a redo?

previously announced a fifth “Matrix” installment with “The Martian” screenwriter Drew Goddard attached to write ... to pass on the starring role of Neo (which eventually went to Keanu ...