Will Smith is not preparing to star in the next fifth The matrix movie.
The Oscar-winning actor is the one causing the rumors after he posted a cryptic video on Instagram discussing his decision to leave the role of Neo in the first. Headquarters movie.
Keanu Reeves went on to star in the film while Willpower decided to make the box office flop wild wild west.
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“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith Neo’s role in The matrix. Blacksmith he rejected it. he chose wild wild westbelieving that it was more suitable for him at that time. But the question remains: what The matrix have been like with Will Smith Like Neo? says the video.
The video ends with the text: “Wake up, Willpower. The matrix has you.”
Variety informs that The matrix 5 has already been greenlit, but Will “is not involved in the film franchise,” at least at this time.
The Martian screenwriter Drew Goddard is attached to write and direct the upcoming film.