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Title: Will Smith Denies Casting in the Upcoming Matrix Film

In a surprising twist today, the esteemed Oscar laureate, known for declining the role of Neo in the groundbreaking 1999 sci-fi saga, dropped a tantalizing hint on his social platform.

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Title: Will Smith Denies Casting in the Upcoming Matrix Film

Earlier today, Will Smith decided to toss some intrigue into the interwebs with a casual Instagram post. The 70-million-strong followers of the superstar were treated to a recap of his famous career choice back in '97—choosing Wild Wild West over the groundbreaking sci-fi film, The Matrix. "What if Will Smith had been Neo?", the post questioned, adding a teasing, "Wake up, Will… The Matrix has got you."

Barely a caption or context was provided, but the internet took the bait and queries about Smith's return to the Matrix began circulating like wildfire. The obvious answer would be a new Matrix film, and indeed, one is in the works. Last year, word got out that Drew Goddard would be directing and writing the fifth Matrix film, with Lana Wachowski serving as executive producer. Details on casting and story were as scarce as Smith's revelation, but that certainly hasn't stopped the rumor mill.

Io9 reached out to Warner Bros. for clarification, but the studio seemed just as clueless as the rest of us. Similarly, Hollywood Reporter's film editor, Aaron Crouch, publicly declared that Smith is not joining the Matrix gang this time around. Variety added to the confusion with their own article, titled "Will Smith Isn't Starring in New Matrix Movie, So What Neo-Related Project Is He Teasing?" The publication suggested that Smith was probably hinting at music-related projects, seeing as the actor had mentioned plans for a new album.

Smith's latest outing was in 'Bad Boys for Life', where he teamed up again with old buddy Martin Lawrence. His most recent accolade came from the historic Oscar win for 'King Richard'.

So, what do you think Smith's Neo reboot is all about? Is new music on the horizon, or are we talking about something else entirely?

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After the hints dropped by Will Smith, many fans are speculating about a potential music-related project, as suggested by Variety. However, with no confirmation from Warner Bros. or Smith himself, the future of a new Matrix film or Neo-related project remains uncertain. Regarding movies, Io9 is always a reliable source for the latest news on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.

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