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Will Smith Won’t Star in Next ‘Matrix’ Movie, Despite Cryptic Teaser Post
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scrn loglineHollywood icon Will Smith passes on a return to the iconic 'Matrix' franchise, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.beat sheet- Will Smith recently teased his fans with a cryptic Instagram post about turning down the role of Neo in the original 1999 'Matrix' film, which went on to become a generation-defining sci-fi hit.
- Director Drew Goddard has been tapped to write and direct a new 'Matrix' feature for Warner Bros., marking the first time the franchise won't be helmed by the Wachowski siblings.
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Will Smith Won’t Star in Next ‘Matrix’ Movie, Despite Cryptic Teaser Post
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Etan Vlessing
scrn logline
Hollywood icon Will Smith passes on a return to the iconic 'Matrix' franchise, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.
beat sheet
- Will Smith recently teased his fans with a cryptic Instagram post about turning down the role of Neo in the original 1999 'Matrix' film, which went on to become a generation-defining sci-fi hit.
- Director Drew Goddard has been tapped to write and direct a new 'Matrix' feature for Warner Bros., marking the first time the franchise won't be helmed by the Wachowski siblings.
call sheet
Will Smith, Keanu Reeves, Warner Bros., The Matrix, The Matrix, Wild Wild West