Will Smith recently posted something on social media that hinted at The Matrix, which has gotten people talking about possible collaborations between him and the franchise. He famously turned down the role of Neo in the original 1999 movie to star in Wild Wild West instead. That choice, especially after The Matrix became a hit and Wild Wild West flopped, is often mentioned when discussing his career.
The meaning behind Smith’s post is unclear, leading to different interpretations. Some think he might have a significant role in an upcoming Matrix project, while others believe it could be a more indirect connection. One popular idea is that Smith could appear in a Super Bowl commercial, possibly with Keanu Reeves. Considering the timing and the expensive nature of Super Bowl ads, this does seem like a likely possibility.
One option is a music collaboration. Smith has experience in the music industry, and the look of The Matrix could fit well in a music video. This could be for a new Matrix movie or just use the franchise’s style for a separate music project.
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One less likely possibility is that Smith could team up with an artificial intelligence company. This idea comes from the themes of AI found in The Matrix. However, because of Smith’s recent public image, this kind of partnership seems less likely than other options.
The simplest understanding is that Smith was expected to have a main role in Matrix 5. While many fans thought this was likely at first, recent reports from Aaron Couch and Variety suggest that Smith is actually not part of the movie. This goes against what fans initially assumed, showing how tricky it can be to guess Smith’s plans just by looking at his social media.
One possibility is that Smith’s social media post was a plan to grab people’s attention and promote something that has nothing to do with The Matrix. This could be risky and might upset fans, but it’s still a reasonable explanation. Using a popular franchise to attract attention is a common marketing tactic.
It’s still unclear what Smith meant with their social media post. There have been a lot of suggestions about possible collaborations, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet. This uncertainty leads to even more speculation and shows how well Smith can create buzz through vague posts. Without any confirmation, it’s important to keep an open mind about what might happen and to remember that social media activity doesn’t always mean something definite is coming.
Sources: Variety, Aaron Couch
