Less than 24 hours ago, it looked like Will Smith might be gearing up to take on the role of Neo in Drew Goddard's upcoming Matrix movie. Unfortunately, two new reports have cast doubt on that possibility.

Drew Goddard (The Martian) is attached to write and direct the Matrix franchise's fifth movie installment, and sources confirmed to Variety that Smith is not involved with the pro

Will Smith sent Matrix fans into a frenzy on Monday morning (Jan. 6) when he shared an Instagram post that appeared to be teasing his role in the next installment of the popular film franchise. However,

Will Smith teased joining 'The Matrix' franchise, but sources confirm he won't be part of the fifth installment.

After previously turning down the role of Neo for the original film, Will Smith is seemingly teasing his casting in the upcoming Matrix reboot.

PEOPLE reported that Smith is not involved in the planned reboot of The Matrix, which was announced last year and is being written and directed by Drew Goddard. It's unknown what Smith will be doing in connection to "The Matrix," with some speculating that ...

The Oscar winner, who famously turned down the role of Neo in the 1999 sci-fi classic, teased... something on his social media today.

While Will Smith may not be in The Matrix, he has given fans plenty over the last few years. In 2024, he starred in the latest iteration of the Bad Boys series titled Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. Two years prior, he starred in Emancipation, and in 2021 he starred in King Richard, the role which yielded him his first and only Oscar for Best Actor.

Will Smith will not be joining the next Matrix movie after all, despite speculation. In a mysterious recent post, the actor set the rumour mill into overdrive as he shared the sci-fi franchise 's iconic text style, recounting the well-known story of him turning down the role of Neo in the 1999 movie.

Will Smith famously turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix. Based on a recent social media post, will Smith have another chance to enter the Matrix?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Despite a cryptic Instagram post, insiders have insisted Will Smith will not appear in the next 'Matrix' movie.

Deadline sources said WB is hoping for more franchise-building with “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” “Practical Magic 2,” a new “Matrix” movie from Drew Goddard, and yes ...