20 times actors backed out of roles that became cultural phenomena

17. Will Smith as Neo in The Matrix

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The versatile actor, Will Smith, was the first choice for the role of Neo in the sci-fi franchise, The Matrix (1999). However, Smith stated that he declined the role because he didn’t understand the movie and he would not be doing justice to the role. Eventually, the role went to Keanu Reeves.

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