Will Smith and The Matrix are connected once again. The actor and hip-hop star famously passed on the role of Neo in 1999’s original Matrix movie, opting to co-star alongside Kevin Kline and ...

Will Smith may be choosing between the red and blue pill, but the Oscar-winning actor isn’t entering the Matrix for a movie. Warner Bros. previously announced a fifth “Matrix” installment ...

Will Smith is finally making good on the casting that never was and suiting up as Neo from “The Matrix” in a new music video with Big Sean. “Beautiful Scars” dropped Thursday, becoming the ...

Will Smith has finally unveiled his Matrix project, officially releasing the music video for his new single “Beautiful Scars,” a collaboration with Big Sean.

But on Instagram, Smith retells the story. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in ‘The Matrix.’ Smith turned it down,” the video reads.

One read, “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down. He chose Wild Wild West, believing it was a better fit for him at the time.

“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix,” the message reads. “Smith turned it down. He chose Wild Wild West, believing it was a better fit for him at the time.

A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) However, Will Smith is clearing up the rumors, teasing an upcoming single with Big Sean called “Beautiful Scars,” seemingly inspired by The Matrix.

Will Smith is finally making good on the casting that never was and suiting up as Neo from "The Matrix" in a new music video with Big Sean. "Beautiful Scars" dropped Thursday, becoming the Oscar ...