Will Smith Will Now not Big name in New ‘Matrix’ Film, In spite of Instagram Submit

Will Smith despatched Matrix enthusiasts right into a frenzy on Monday morning (Jan. 6) when he shared an Instagram submit that gave the look to be teasing his function within the subsequent installment of the preferred movie franchise.

Alternatively, insiders inform The Hollywood Reporter that Smith may not be becoming a member of Warner Bros. and director Drew Goddard’s The Matrix 5, which was once showed to be in building in early 2024.

In his submit, Smith published how he handed at the starring function of Neo within the unique 1999 sci-fi vintage, directed by means of Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski — whole with Matrix-inspired virtual font over a black display that reads: “In 1997, the Wachowskis introduced Will Smith the function of Neo in ‘The Matrix.’ Smith became it down,” his Instagram video, written in third-person, reads. “He selected ‘Wild Wild West,’ believing it was once a greater are compatible for him on the time. However the query stays: What would ‘The Matrix’ had been like with Will Smith as Neo?”

See the submit right here.

Whilst Smith may not be taking at the function of Keanu Reeve’s main persona, there’s a probability that the teaser submit is tune comparable. Smith has no longer launched a studio album since 2005, however he’s been teasing a go back to tune, together with shedding a brand new unmarried, “Paintings of Artwork,” which options his son, Jaden Smith, in addition to rapper Russ. In April, Smith made a marvel cameo all over J. Balvin’s Coachella set, adopted by means of the are living debut of his gospel-tinged tune “You Can Make It” at June’s BET Awards.

He additionally mentioned an upcoming album — tentatively titled Dance in Your Darkest Moments — in a Might 2024 interview, pronouncing, “During the last 12 months and a part, I’ve been within the studio. I’ve a challenge that’s the maximum private and robust tune challenge I’ve ever carried out. The theory of the tune is, ‘Dance for your darkest moments.’” In July, Smith signed to Slang Track Crew, house to Giant Sean, Mira Black, Niki Lynette, Savvy & Mandy and Syleena Johnson.