Iconic Movie Roles That Were Almost Played by Someone Else
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Will Smith was originally offered the lead role of Neo in ‘The Matrix,’ but he chose to star in ‘Wild Wild West’ instead. He’s since said he didn’t quite grasp the movie’s complicated ideas at the time. Keanu Reeves then took on the part and became famous for his action skills, especially after his intense training in martial arts for the film. Smith has often acknowledged that Reeves was ideally suited for the role.








