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'The Matrix' cinematographer says Stanley Kubrick advice caused 'soul-numbing' sequels
He might have died the same year that The Matrix was released, but according to the movie's cinematographer, Stanley Kubrick's legacy cast a shadow over the less well received sequels.
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Looking back at Will Smith's biggest career regret: turning down 'The Matrix'
He's never going to live this one down.
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Will Smith reveals why he didn’t play Neo in 'The Matrix'
He had an awkward meeting with the directors.
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Jada Pinkett Smith Lost 'Matrix' Lead Because She 'Didn't Click' With Keanu Reeves
Jada Pinkett Smith says she lost the female lead in The Matrix because she had zero chemistry with star Keanu Reeves. On SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show this morning, the actress talked about auditioning for the role of Trinity in the 1999 sci-fi blockbuster, which won four Oscars and made nearly $500 million worldwide. “Keanu and I didn’t, uh, really click… We just didn’t have any chemistry, he and I,” Smith told Stern.