Neo visits the Oracle to discover if he is 'The One' destined to save humanity. The Oracle delivers a cryptic prophecy regarding Neo's identity and a devastating choice he will eventually have to make between his own life and that of his mentor, Morpheus.
NEO: Hello?
ORACLE: I know. You're Neo. Be right with you.
NEO: You're the Oracle?
ORACLE: Bingo. Not quite what you were expecting, right? I got to say I love seeing you non-believers. Always a pip. Almost done. Smell good, don't they?
NEO: Yeah.
ORACLE: I'd ask you to sit down, but you're not goin
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Audition for "The Oracle's Prophecy" from The Matrix. This sci-fi duologue features Neo and the Oracle. Perfect for actors seeking mysterious, wise, and unsettling contemporary audition scenes. Explore Neo's destiny and a pivotal choice.
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