Published 21:56 IST, October 7th 2019

Will Smith regrets turning down the trailblazing film 'The Matrix'

Will Smith says he regrets turning down a role in the groundbreaking film 'The Matrix' The actor was offered the role of Neo (eventually played by Keanu Reeves)

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Ace actor Will Smith says he regrets turning down a role in groundbreaking film ' Matrix'. actor is all set to play a younger version of himself who is out to kill his older self and take his place in upcoming film 'Gemini Man'. 

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A career-defining movie

actor was offered role of Neo (eventually played by Keanu Reeves) in 1999 sci-fi film. Smith inste opted for 'Wild Wild West,' which became one of biggest flops of his career. film ' Matrix' on or hand redefined Reeves' career, winning numerous awards and inspiring a hit franchise, with a fourth installment currently in development.

"I'd go back to Wild Wild West [set] and I would say, '... why didn't you do Matrix?" Smith joked about matter.

Smith's upcoming movie directed by Ang Lee, opens in UK and Australia Oct. 10 and in US on Oct. 11.  film has Will Smith’s assassin, Henry Brogan, who is pursued by a younger clone of himself. Mary Elizabeth Winste, Clive Owen, and Benedict Wong play supporting roles.

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Keanu Reeves on Matrix 4

Keanu Reeves has claimed that script of Matrix 4 is 'very ambitious'. Reeves's co-star Carrie-Ann Moss is reprising her role as Trinity. Matrix's three movies were huge hits, first winning four Oscars. Matrix franchise comprises films about a dystopian future, wherein artificial beings have taken over humanity. re were three parts - Matrix, Matrix Reloed and Matrix Revolutions.

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In series, humans are trapped under a simulated reality and are being used as an energy source by artificial beings. Reeves's or movies such as 'John Wick' have also performed highly at  box office. Recently, he has emerged as something of a pop culture phemen.

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(With Inputs from ANI)

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21:09 IST, October 7th 2019