Will Smith takes on Matrix role in new video that mentions Oscars slap
Published Jan 31, 2025  âąÂ 1 minute read
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Will Smith attends the 'Emancipation' premiere in Los Angeles, Nov. 30, 2022. Photo by Avalon /Bang Showbiz
Will Smithâs video for his new single Beautiful Scars corrects one of the biggest mistakes of his career, according to EW.
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The actor, who famously turned down the role of The Matrixâs Neo â played by Canadian Keanu Reeves in a series of films â finally steps into that character for the new video.
The clip sees Smith don a pair of futuristic sunglasses and team up with fellow rapper Big Sean doing his best Morpheus (originally portrayed by Laurence Fishburne) from the Wachowskisâ 1999 sci-fi film.
âLook, youâve made some awesome career choices your whole life,â Big Sean says in the video. âThereâs only one you truly regret.â
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After a pause, he adds, âWell, maybe two, but weâre not going focus on that one.â
âThatâs messed up,â Smith says of the reference to his infamous Oscars slap of host Chris Rock.
âIâm going give you a choice,â Big Sean continues. âBlue pill: Everything remains the same and you get to move on with your life. Red pill: You get to go back and star in that movie that got away. The choice is yours.â
After thinking about it, Smith insists he loves his life as is and, unlike Neo in the film, he doesnât choose but takes both pills at the same time.
âWhoa, sâ,â Big Sean responds. âThat wasnât even an option.â
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The rest of the video sees Smith live out his wildest Matrix fantasies.
Smith has already announced a new solo album, Based on a True Story, is coming in March. It will be his first full-length release in 20 years.
He also played two recent sold-out shows at San Diegoâs Observatory North Park.
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