Keanu Reeves Picks Agent Smith as His Most Iconic Villain

The Matrix’s Menacing AI Still Haunts Neo’s Legacy

Keanu Reeves has faced many legendary villains, but when asked to pick his most iconic foe, he didn’t hesitate: Agent Smith. Played by Hugo Weaving, the Matrix franchise’s primary antagonist wasn’t just a threat to Neo—he was a relentless virus consuming reality itself.

During a Q&A session after a John Wick: Chapter 4 screening, Reeves confirmed what fans already suspected: no villain has matched the menace of Smith. Cold, calculated, and nearly unstoppable, Smith wasn’t just following orders—by The Matrix Revolutions, he was rewriting the system to his own chaotic design.

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A Villain Unlike Any Other

Debuting in 1999, The Matrix redefined sci-fi storytelling, with Reeves’ Neo navigating a dystopian reality under Smith’s terrifying reign. The battle between them was more than physical—it was ideological, a war between control and freedom.

Reeves’ admiration for The Matrix runs deep. In a Reddit AMA, he revealed that he still owns a key franchise artifact: the very first red pill given to him by the Wachowskis. A symbolic piece of cinematic history, this item represents Neo’s journey and the cultural impact of the film.

Despite facing countless foes in his career, Reeves knows one thing: no villain looms larger than Agent Smith.