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The Matrix Symbolism: What Every Character Stands for in the Franchise

Unpack the deeper symbolism behind every major Matrix character, exploring the myth, philosophy, and meaning woven into the ...
Yahoo

Will Smith Stars in ‘The Matrix’ Parody 27 Years After Rejecting Neo Role

Will Smith is getting to play Neo nearly three decades after he famously rejected the lead role in the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix. In the music video “Beautiful Scars” (below), Smith teams with ...

When Hollywood turned to Upanishads: How a 700 BC Sanskrit mantra quietly narrates Neo’s final battle and sacrifice in The Matrix Revolutions

As Neo faces infinite Agent Smiths in The Matrix Revolutions, a 2,500-year-old Upanishadic prayer quietly unfolds in the ...
TheWrap

Will Smith’s Cryptic ‘The Matrix’ Post Sends Social Media Into a Tizzy – but Don’t Get Too Excited

Will Smith sent social media into a frenzy after posting a cryptic message pitching the idea for a “Matrix” movie with him as the star. “In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Will Smith Stars in ‘The Matrix’ Parody 27 Years After Rejecting Neo Role

Watch Smith in the music video for "Beautiful Scars," where the actor-rapper finally gets to take the red pill. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Five years ago, Smith posted a video (also below) ...