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No, Will Smith’s Not Starring in The Matrix 5 (but the Movie Could Still Happen)

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Story by Michael Hein
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Despite Will Smith's cryptic Matrix post, he's not starring in a new installment of the iconic sci-fi franchise, but the studio is developing a sequel with a twist.
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  • Will Smith revealed he was originally offered the role of Neo in the first Matrix film, but turned it down to do Wild Wild West instead - a decision he's reflected on over the years.
  • The upcoming Matrix sequel is being developed by filmmaker Drew Goddard, who pitched his own unique take on the franchise that Warner Bros. Discovery greenlit, though original creators the Wachowskis won't be directly involved.
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Will Smith, The Matrix, Warner Bros. Discovery, The Matrix, Wild Wild West, The Matrix Resurrections
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