Wake up, Will… the Matrix has you… Back in the late 1990s, theIndependence DayandBad Boysstar famously passed on playing Neo inthe eventual classicThe Matrix.

Well, that what if is now a reality.

Its a very fun watch.

Will Smith as Neo in his new music video.

Will Smith as Neo in his new music video.Screenshot: Will Smith YouTube

Smiths new video for Beautiful Scars is directed by hisBad Boyscollaborators Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

But, its catchy and the music video is pretty incredible.

I especially love the changes in video quality to make it look like its behind-the-scenes footage from the 1990s.

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As for that newMatrixmovie, well, we dont know whats happening.

Lana Wachowksi is on board as executive producer.

So, wed imagine, thatll happen in the future.

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For now though, we have Will Smiths tribute and its certainly fun.

Oh and dont forgetThe Matrix Resurrectionswas super freaking awesome too.

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