One of those topics involves him turning down The Matrix. Will Smith was originally offered to star in the role of Neo in The Matrix before Keanu Reeves was also considered to be in the role.

Will Smith has returned to music with his new single Beautiful Scars, reflecting on his decision to turn down the lead role in The Matrix. The music video features heavy references to the film and ...

Will Smith explained how confusion over "The Matrix" screenplay led him to pass on the role of Neo after a weird pitch by the directors.

Beautiful Scars,' a single from 'Based on a True Story,' pokes fun at the actor's choice to reject the starring role in the ...

Will Smith is blending nostalgia with fresh creativity in his latest music video for 'Beautiful Scars'. The recently released track, featuring Big Sean and Obanga, also marks the release of Smith's ...

Will Smith is blending nostalgia with fresh creativity in his latest music video for 'Beautiful Scars'. Will Smith is blending nostalgia with fresh creativity in his latest music video for ...

Will Smith has recreated a scene from a film he famously turned down in order to take the lead role in the critically-panned ...

The music video for 'Beautiful Scars' takes a bold, Matrix-inspired direction, with Smith embodying Neo, the iconic character from the Matrix film series. This transformation is particularly ...

Despite being a hugely successful actor, Will Smith turned down a role which could have given him a cult following.

Will Smith is set to take the stage at the 67th Grammy Awards. It marks his first major awards ceremony appearance since the ...