It was an encrypted video posted on Will Smith’s official Instagram that caused trouble. Red computer script has been revealed and is strangely reminiscent of the Matrix universe. Fans will then find the following message:
“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down and chose Wild Wild West because he felt that the film suited him better at the time. But the question remains: What would The Matrix be like with Will Smith as Neo?
The message continues with the following words:Wake up Will…the Matrix has youObviously, it didn’t take many fans — and the media — to launch into theories, the first being: What if Will Smith had just announced his involvement in the Matrix reboot?
After the failure of Matrix Resurrections, the studio of Warner Bros. is really preparing for a new movie. This new opus will be written and directed by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods, Bad Time at the Hotel El Royale).
However, Variety is pushing that theory aside. There is no way Will Smith will be involved in a Matrix reboot. This secret message will actually be a way to announce an upcoming music release. The actor, also a 1990s hip-hop star, has promised to release a new album, his first in 20 years.
Therefore, it is very possible that the first single from this album will be accompanied by a clip in which Will Smith will reprise his role as Keanu Reeves. A fantasy opportunity for many fans.
Source: Allocine
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