There’s no guarantee that the role’s first-choice actor would have afforded the saga such success.
Pinkett Smith debuted as Niobe in the franchise’s first sequel in 2003,The Matrix Reloaded.
So,it’s probably for the best that Smith opted not to play Neo.
However, there’s no denying thatKeanu Reeves was the perfect actor to play Neo.
He brings the character to life in a way that somehow combines absolute tranquility with a certain quiet fury.
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The Matrix, directed by the Wachowskis, stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, a hacker who discovers that reality is a simulated construct controlled by intelligent machines. Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss co-star as Morpheus and Trinity, who help Neo navigate and ultimately challenge the artificial world. The film blends action, philosophy, and groundbreaking visual effects, establishing itself as a pivotal entry in the science fiction genre.
