What if ‘The Matrix’ starred Will Smith?

The Unusual Suspect:

In one of the most famous cases of actors turning down roles, Will Smith did just that for the role of Neo in The Matrix. The role instead went to Keanu Reeves and Will Smith went onto do Wild Wild West.

But let’s put on our alternate reality goggles and see what The Matrix would’ve looked like had Will Smith accepted the role of Neo.

I didn’t know Smith had turned down The Matrix. But to turn it down to do the awful “Wild Wild West”? That’s gotta hurt.