Will Smith has revealed why he famously turned down the lead role in The Matrix.
Smith went on to star in Wild Wild West, which went on to be one of the biggest flops of his career.
And they came in and made a pitch for The Matrix.
It’s well known that Smith was in contention to play Neo, the role that eventually went to Keanu Reeves, and that turning the Wachowskis’ offer down remains a sore point for the actor.