Will Smith regrets turning down the role in “The Matrix”
Will Smith once refused the role in “The Matrix” (Matrix – 1999) to play “Wild Wild West” (Wild Wild West – 1999) because he thought “The Matrix” was an inappropriate movie. impression.
Actor Keanu Reeves (left) – Will Smith (right)
This was just shared by Will Smith (50 years old) on his own personal YouTube channel.
The actor confided that he felt somewhat regretful, especially after witnessing critics praising “The Matrix” and seeing it as a top influential action film at the time. there.
Until today, Will Smith still cannot shake his regret every time he remembers the role of Neo in “The Matrix” (played by actor Keanu Reeves).
“The people in the film crew appeared but I didn’t have much impression of them. Then it turns out they are geniuses.
However, their genius and what I actually experienced during our meetings and discussions were not the same.
Indeed, I was not much impressed with the project they presented, so I decided to participate in the movie ‘Wild West’.
Despite that regret, Will Smith also has to admit that Keanu Reeves’ acting is too perfect.
Will Smith also thinks that him missing out on the role of Neo could be a “lucky thing” for fans of this series because: “If I played Neo, I would probably ruin ‘The Matrix’, so , after all, my rejection of the film could also be a blessing for the audience.”
