Will Smith Teases Potential New Role in Upcoming ‘Matrix’ Movie

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After almost three decades, it seems that Will Smith could be joining the Matrix series for the first time, as he recently hinted at a possible role in the upcoming fifth film of the franchise, which is being developed by Warner Bros. Smith shared an enigmatic video on Instagram that appears to reference the Matrix, suggesting his potential involvement.

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There Isn’t Much Known About The Matrix 5 Yet

Information about Matrix 5 is scant, but it’s known that Drew Goddard, famous for The Cabin in the Woods, has been signed on as both writer and director, impressing executives enough to get the project approved. Whether this new Matrix installment will stick to the original storyline with Keanu Reeves’ Neo or opt for a spin-off like The Animatrix, featuring an entirely new set of characters, remains uncertain.

On one side, it’s quite captivating to imagine Lana Wachowski guiding Goddard in steering the Matrix series towards uncharted territories with an entirely fresh ensemble of characters. Adding to this intrigue is the news of Will Smith agreeing to portray a character reminiscent of Neo within the franchise, having initially opted for Wild Wild West over the original Neo role. The Wild Wild West, with its disappointing 16% critical score and 28% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, pales in comparison to the profound cultural influence The Matrix and the entire series have exerted.

It’s fascinating to contemplate whether Neil Goddard and Warner Bros will delve into the concept of building a comprehensive universe for the Matrix series, following in the footsteps of popular movie franchises expanding their universes. There are numerous unexplored animated shorts beyond The Animatrix that could potentially be developed if there’s demand for an even more expansive Matrix world, almost three decades after its initial introduction to fans.

The Door Could Be Open For Keanu Reeves To Return As Neo

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but wonder if Neo himself, Keanu Reeves, might consider another adventure in the Matrix world following the positive reception he received in The Matrix Resurrections last year. Whether we’ll have him back or not, the potential involvement of Will Smith could certainly generate a lot of buzz as development on Matrix 5 progresses. For now, us fans are left to speculate, with no updates on a finalized script, shooting timeline, or release date announced as of yet.

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2025-01-07 00:39