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Will Smith may be starring in the next 'Matrix' movie

Posted on 1/6/25 at 12:56 pm
Posted by RLDSC FAN
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 12:56 pm
Posted by Green Chili Tiger
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 12:59 pm to
This is the equivalent of the recruiting board reading too much into a prospect's emoji tweet.
Posted by Fun Bunch
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 12:59 pm to
I didn't see the last one that went to streaming or whatever. I heard it was terrible.
Posted by sqerty
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 12:59 pm to

Posted by hogcard1964
Alabama
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 12:59 pm to
That cuck should never work in Hollywood again.
Posted by RLDSC FAN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:05 pm to
Zaslav has already said we're getting another matrix film, so this isn't farfetched
Posted by Jaydenbetter
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:06 pm to
He is an actor not your bf
Posted by iwyLSUiwy
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:11 pm to
I don't know Will, I feel like the Wild Wild West sequel is a better choice.
Posted by skrayper
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:18 pm to
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Would you want to see this?


They should have stopped with the first movie, IMHO.

It was clear that the creators didn't even WANT to make the last one. The subtle and not-so-subtle jabs at the studio should have been clear.

Hell, the only thing worthwhile from the last movie is the trailer.
Posted by OMLandshark
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:19 pm to
Will Smith was actually the first choice to play Neo, but he declined it in order to make (I shite you not) Wild Wild West. Almost certainly a Top 10 blunder of an actor of a role he didn’t take.
Posted by Fun Bunch
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:22 pm to
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Will Smith was actually the first choice to play Neo, but he declined it in order to make (I shite you not) Wild Wild West. Almost certainly a Top 10 blunder of an actor of a role he didn’t take.



Yeah, given that widely known factoid, it would be somewhat amusing for them to reboot and somehow Will Smith is the new NEO
Posted by RLDSC FAN
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:24 pm to
I saw an interview with Will where he discussed the meeting with the wachowskis. He said it was one of the worst pitches he'd ever seen. It's actually funny how he describes it, you can't blame him for turning it down. It did seem like a wild idea that had no shot of success.
Posted by drizztiger
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:30 pm to
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Will Smith was actually the first choice to play Neo, but he declined it in order to make (I shite you not) Wild Wild West.
Meanwhile, Keanu banked $200+ million. I wonder if he sends Will yearly Christmas card.
Posted by i am dan
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:36 pm to
I really have no need to see Will Smith again.

This post was edited on 1/6/25 at 1:41 pm
Posted by tucoco
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:37 pm to
I'm glad he passed on it because I don't think it would have been as good as it turned out to be with him as the lead. Keanu Reeves personality was great as Neo and perfect for that part. It's the reason why his John Wick movies did so well.
This post was edited on 1/6/25 at 1:39 pm
Posted by RLDSC FAN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:39 pm to
I enjoyed the new Bad Boys film
Posted by tucoco
Las Vegas
Member since Mar 2021
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:43 pm to
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I really have no need to see Will Smith again. I'll skip anything he does.
Not even "Will Smith in Freak Off" directed by P Diddy??
Posted by OMLandshark
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:44 pm to
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I'm glad he passed on it because I don't think it would have been as good as it turned out to be with him as the lead.


Vin Diesel was also slatted to be cast as Morpheus, but when Will passed on the opportunity and they made Neo white by casting Keanu, they decided to make Morpheus black and cast Fishburne, who I think did better than Diesel would have.
Posted by tucoco
Las Vegas
Member since Mar 2021
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:45 pm to
I agree with that.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
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Posted on 1/6/25 at 1:46 pm to
Just let that franchise die
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