The Matrix Casting Will Smith As Neo Over Keanu Reeves Would Have Led To Another Massive Actor Change

It's common knowledge that Will Smith was one of the actors considered to play Neo, but his casting would have led to another change.

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Joshua Bruce

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At one point, they even considered a female Neo so that Sandra Bullock might take the role.

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