“Thank you very much”: Keanu Reeves Seemingly Sneers At Will Smith After He Rejected The Matrix For A Box Office Flop

The Matrix franchise is regarded as the best sci-fi tech franchise ever made in Hollywood. Marking its inception in 1999, The Matrix stood out for its distinct genre-specific effects, including the famous "bullet time" slow-motion fight sequences, blending traditional kung fu with wire-assisted acrobatics, which created an utterly stunning cinematic experience. Keanu Reeves's Neo was his breakthrough, which garnered him worldwide recognition. However, Reeves wasn't the first choice for the role; it was Will Smith who was initially approved. Wachowski's innovative pitch left Will Smith puzzled The iconic Neo helped Keanu Reeves solidify his status in Hollywood. He reprised the