Will Smith and Big Sean are teaming up for their "Beautiful Scars" single later this week, and they raised hype around the track with a cinematic trailer turning back the clock. Once upon a time, Smith declined the lead role in The Matrix series,

In the teaser for his next song “Beautiful Scars,” it turns out the latter is true, as Will and Big Sean recreate the classic scene from the film in which Laurence Fishburne’s Morpheus offers Keanu Reeves ‘ Neo a choice in the form of a pair of pills.

Will Smith teams up with Big Sean in a Matrix-inspired teaser after sparking speculation about a possible role in the franchise.

Will Smith has finally revealed what all of those cryptic Matrix teases were about, confirming a music collaboration with rapper Big Sean. On his official Instagram page, Smith shared a promotional image for the music video for the upcoming single “Beautiful Scars,

About three decades ago, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the lead role in The Matrix. While he ultimately passed on it, the Golden Globe Award winner is bringing a fresh take to Neo, albeit on his own terms.