Will Smith hints at a potential role in the upcoming Matrix 5 movie

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Will Smith’s spectacular Hollywood comeback looks set to continue in a major way after hinting at his potential involvement in the upcoming Matrix 5 movie.

Smith clued in fans on a potential link to the film via an Instagram post on Monday.

The post, which was shared in a Matrix-styled message on a computer screen, created a what-if scenario, as it highlighted how Smith infamously declined the role of the movie’s main character, Neo, in favour of Wild Wild West in 1997.

The role, of course, went to Keanu Reeves, who spearheaded the ultra-successful cultic sci-fi action Franchise.

The post attracted mixed reactions as fans debated his choice of roles and if he could’ve outdone Reeves in the iconic film.

While it remains unclear as to what role or capacity Smith would play if he were to be cast to be part of the franchise, which confirmed production of a fifth instalment last year, it would undoubtedly add to his resurgence among fans as blockbuster fans.

Smith made his biggest comeback last year since his controversial Oscar slap with the success of the Bad Boys 5: Bad Boys For Life in the summer.

This along with news of “I Am Legend 2” featuring Micheal B Jordan, reportedly written with an alternative ending to his death in the original in production could spell a massive resurgence in the coming years.