Keanu Reeves's character in "The Matrix"

NEO

This hacker-turned-savior discovers he’s "The One" after swallowing a red pill and bending the rules of a simulated world.

This clue asks for the name of the character played by Keanu Reeves in The Matrix films. The answer is "NEO," which is both the protagonist's chosen name and a reference to his role as "The One" who can reshape the simulated world. It’s a straightforward cultural reference—no wordplay, just a direct link to the iconic sci-fi movie.