Will Smith revealed that he turned down an acting role in “Inception.” The actor said writer and director Chris Nolan pitched the 2010 science fiction film to him, but Smith “didn’t get it.” ...

Will Smith may be choosing between the red and blue pill, but the Oscar-winning actor isn’t entering the Matrix for a movie. Warner Bros. previously announced a fifth “Matrix” installment ...

Will Smith sent social media into a frenzy after posting a cryptic message pitching the idea for a “Matrix” movie with him as the star. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role ...

Hitting Instagram, Smith revealed the creators of The Matrix, The Wachowskis, originally wanted Smith to star in the film. He chose not to, so he opted for Wild Wild West (what a bummer), and ...

The next time Will Smith gets offered an alternate reality sci-fi thriller, he should seriously consider just saying, "Yes!" First, the actor admitted he turned down The Matrix, which cast Keanu ...

Will Smith, the acclaimed actor known for blockbuster hits like "Men in Black" and "Independence Day," recently revealed that ...

In any case, Smith and Kilmer aren’t the only casting near-misses from those early production days, when the many now-iconic elements of The Matrix were still mere matters of conjecture.

Reloaded was supposed to be a visual effects epic but ended up embarrassing, but a fan theory cleverly justifies it.