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Update: September 8, 2021
First Official Trailer for THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS Brings Back Neo and Trinity
From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.
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Update: October 9, 2019
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Lands Lead Role in MATRIX 4, Possibly Playing Morpheus
Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has landed one of the lead roles in the latest installment in the Matrix franchise.
Sources tell Variety that director Lana Wachowski met with actors for the secret role over the last week and in recent days, Abdul-Mateen emerged as the frontrunner to join Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who will be reprising their roles in the film.
Warner Bros. announced in August that a fourth Matrix movie is officially in the works, with Reeves and Moss returning and Wachowski on board to write and direct. Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures will produce and globally distribute the film.
In addition to Wachowski, the script was also written by Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell. Wachowski is also producing with Grant Hill. The film is expected to begin production at the beginning of 2020.
Plot details are currently unknown and while it was rumored a young Morpheus could appear in the movie, sources close to the film would not confirm Abdul-Mateen’s specific role. THR's sources speculate that Abdul-Mateen II will pay a young Morpheus, a key leader in humanity's resistance against the machines.
In addition to his breakout role as Manta in Warner Bros.’ Aquaman, Abdul-Mateen portrayed Lupita Nyong’o’s character’s father in Jordan Peele’s hit Us and had a starring role in an episode of Black Mirror. He will appear as Cal Abar in HBO’s Watchmen TV series, which also stars Regina King and Don Johnson.
Abdul-Mateen was most recently cast to play Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 and landed the titular role in the Peele-produced Candyman, set for release in 2020. He will topline the Netflix drama All Day and a Night alongside Jeffrey Wright.
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/matrix-4-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-1203364314/
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Update: August 20, 2019
THE MATRIX 4 in the Works with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Director Lana Wachowski Returning
Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski, co-creator and director of the The Matrix, are returning to the fold for a fourth installment of the seminal action franchise. Wachowski is set to write, helm and produce the new feature project, with Reeves and Moss reprising their respective roles as action heroes Neo and Trinity.
Warner Bros. will once again team with Village Roadshow for the project. “We could not be more excited to be re-entering The Matrix with Lana,” Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich said Tuesday in a statement. “Lana is a true visionary — a singular and original creative filmmaker — and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in The Matrix universe.”
"Many of the ideas Lilly [Wachowski, Lana's sister] and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now,” said Wachowski. “I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends.”
Wachowski is producing the film together with Grant Hill. The screenplay is by Wachowski, Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell.
The Matrix, written and directed by the Wachowskis, was released in 1999 and was seen as revolutionary in its idea of reality, metaphors in anti-authority and, of course, action scenes that introduced “bullet time.” The initial movie was not just a box office smash but a critical hit and was followed by two sequels, 2003's The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. While those movies also raked it in at the box office, it was diminishing returns for audience loyalty and reception.
Warners, in search of so-called safe and branded franchises to which it could return to, had in recent years considered prequels and spinoffs, including ones that involved Michael B. Jordan and screenwriter Zak Penn.
In addition, Joel Silver produced the original trilogy, but the studio’s latest announcement did not include his name. The infamous producer had a longtime deal with Warner Bros. when those movies were made but has since severed ties. It is unclear whether or not any contract conditions will cause him to return.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/matrix-4-works-keanu-reeves-lana-wachowski-1233371
First Official Trailer for THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS Brings Back Neo and Trinity
From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.
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Update: October 9, 2019
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Lands Lead Role in MATRIX 4, Possibly Playing Morpheus
Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has landed one of the lead roles in the latest installment in the Matrix franchise.
Sources tell Variety that director Lana Wachowski met with actors for the secret role over the last week and in recent days, Abdul-Mateen emerged as the frontrunner to join Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who will be reprising their roles in the film.
Warner Bros. announced in August that a fourth Matrix movie is officially in the works, with Reeves and Moss returning and Wachowski on board to write and direct. Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures will produce and globally distribute the film.
In addition to Wachowski, the script was also written by Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell. Wachowski is also producing with Grant Hill. The film is expected to begin production at the beginning of 2020.
Plot details are currently unknown and while it was rumored a young Morpheus could appear in the movie, sources close to the film would not confirm Abdul-Mateen’s specific role. THR's sources speculate that Abdul-Mateen II will pay a young Morpheus, a key leader in humanity's resistance against the machines.
In addition to his breakout role as Manta in Warner Bros.’ Aquaman, Abdul-Mateen portrayed Lupita Nyong’o’s character’s father in Jordan Peele’s hit Us and had a starring role in an episode of Black Mirror. He will appear as Cal Abar in HBO’s Watchmen TV series, which also stars Regina King and Don Johnson.
Abdul-Mateen was most recently cast to play Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 and landed the titular role in the Peele-produced Candyman, set for release in 2020. He will topline the Netflix drama All Day and a Night alongside Jeffrey Wright.
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/matrix-4-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-1203364314/
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Update: August 20, 2019
THE MATRIX 4 in the Works with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Director Lana Wachowski Returning
Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski, co-creator and director of the The Matrix, are returning to the fold for a fourth installment of the seminal action franchise. Wachowski is set to write, helm and produce the new feature project, with Reeves and Moss reprising their respective roles as action heroes Neo and Trinity.
Warner Bros. will once again team with Village Roadshow for the project. “We could not be more excited to be re-entering The Matrix with Lana,” Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich said Tuesday in a statement. “Lana is a true visionary — a singular and original creative filmmaker — and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in The Matrix universe.”
"Many of the ideas Lilly [Wachowski, Lana's sister] and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now,” said Wachowski. “I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends.”
Wachowski is producing the film together with Grant Hill. The screenplay is by Wachowski, Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell.
The Matrix, written and directed by the Wachowskis, was released in 1999 and was seen as revolutionary in its idea of reality, metaphors in anti-authority and, of course, action scenes that introduced “bullet time.” The initial movie was not just a box office smash but a critical hit and was followed by two sequels, 2003's The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. While those movies also raked it in at the box office, it was diminishing returns for audience loyalty and reception.
Warners, in search of so-called safe and branded franchises to which it could return to, had in recent years considered prequels and spinoffs, including ones that involved Michael B. Jordan and screenwriter Zak Penn.
In addition, Joel Silver produced the original trilogy, but the studio’s latest announcement did not include his name. The infamous producer had a longtime deal with Warner Bros. when those movies were made but has since severed ties. It is unclear whether or not any contract conditions will cause him to return.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/matrix-4-works-keanu-reeves-lana-wachowski-1233371
