Will Smith revealed that he turned down an acting role in “Inception.” The actor said writer and director Chris Nolan pitched the 2010 science fiction film to him, but Smith “didn’t get it.” ...

Will Smith could be the next Neo if his latest social media post is anything to go by. The Bad Boys star posted a cryptic video on Instagram appearing to tease his role in a sequel to The Matrix ...

Smith was nearly cast as Neo, but he turned it down. The role was offered to Keanu Reeves, whose portrayal received praise and cemented The Matrix as a sci-fi classic.

In an earlier Instagram video, Smith mentioned the moment again, with text reading: “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down.

In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down,” text on the Instagram video reads. “He chose Wild Wild West, believing it w ...

Noted ‘Matrix’ Non-Cast Member Will Smith Admits He Also Turned Down ‘Inception’ Smith has an Oscar and box-office clout, but his judgment in picking sci-fi blockbusters isn't always the best.

Earlier this year, Will posted a cryptic video on Instagram. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down,” text on the Instagram video reads.

Wild Wild West came out 26 years ago today- sorry this is the only photo I could find,” the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum ...

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Smith went on to star in Wild Wild West, which went on to be one of the biggest flops of his career. However, the actor has the humility to admit that The Matrix was probably better off without him.