Will Smith’s Cryptic ‘The Matrix’ Post Sends Social Media Into a Tizzy – but Don’t Get Too Excited

Warner Bros. tells TheWrap the teaser has nothing to do with the studio or upcoming film

Will Smith, The Matrix ( Getty Images, Warner Bros.)
Will Smith, The Matrix ( Getty Images, Warner Bros.)

Will Smith sent social media into a frenzy after posting a cryptic message pitching the idea for a “Matrix” movie with him as the star.

“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in ‘The Matrix.’ Smith turned it down,” Smith’s video post, which he uploaded Monday, read. “He chose ‘Wild Wild West,’ believing it was a better fit for him at the time. But the question remains: What would ‘The Matrix’ have been like with Will Smith as Neo?”

The post’s texts were typed out in red print with eery music behind it.

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