Will Smith teased joining 'The Matrix' franchise, but sources confirm he won't be part of the fifth installment.

Less than 24 hours ago, it looked like Will Smith might be gearing up to take on the role of Neo in Drew Goddard's upcoming Matrix movie. Unfortunately, two new reports have cast doubt on that possibility.

Drew Goddard (The Martian) is attached to write and direct the Matrix franchise's fifth movie installment, and sources confirmed to Variety that Smith is not involved with the pro

PEOPLE reported that Smith is not involved in the planned reboot of The Matrix, which was announced last year and is being written and directed by Drew Goddard. It's unknown what Smith will be doing in connection to "The Matrix," with some speculating that ...

After previously turning down the role of Neo for the original film, Will Smith is seemingly teasing his casting in the upcoming Matrix reboot.

The Oscar winner, who famously turned down the role of Neo in the 1999 sci-fi classic, teased... something on his social media today.

Will Smith is one of the most loved and lauded actors of all time, so anything he does related to a possible upcoming film makes headlines. Unfortunately, for those who thought he was going to star in a forthcoming The Matrix sequel,

Will Smith will not be joining the next Matrix movie after all, despite speculation. In a mysterious recent post, the actor set the rumour mill into overdrive as he shared the sci-fi franchise 's iconic text style, recounting the well-known story of him turning down the role of Neo in the 1999 movie.

Will Smith teased fans with a cryptic Matrix-inspired video, but sources quickly confirmed he won't be starring in the fifth chapter of the sci-fi saga.

Will Smith famously turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix. Based on a recent social media post, will Smith have another chance to enter the Matrix?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Despite a cryptic Instagram post, insiders have insisted Will Smith will not appear in the next 'Matrix' movie.

Will Smith sent Matrix fans into a frenzy on Monday morning (Jan. 6) when he shared an Instagram post that appeared to be teasing his role in the next installment of the popular film franchise. However,