Several days ago, the actor Will Smith published through his personal Instagram account a very strange message that hinted at his arrival in the franchise Matrix. However, this cryptic publication seems to have been just a distraction technique.
As we have been able to find out thanks to the American portal The Hollywood Reporterseveral close sources have confirmed to the media that the African-American actor will not join the next project in this universe, which will be directed by the screenwriter Andrew Goddard.
As the actor said on his own account, Smith was very close to starring in the first installment of The Matrix, one of the most influential science fiction films in history. However, he turned down the role to lead the project. Wild Wild Westa film that did not achieve the expected success and is considered one of the low points of his career.
Although many speculated that his destiny was to return to the universe of Matrixrecent confirmations make it clear that it is not related to the upcoming project. This makes his enigmatic publication even more puzzling. It is likely that this is a promotional strategy in which Smith is involved, although we will have to wait for the actor himself to clarify the message.
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