NO AGENT SMITH, POSSIBLY THE MEROVINGIAN…..AND OTHER ‘MATRIX 4’ NEWS – HorrorCultFilms

So The Matrix 4 [to be probably retitled] is definitely a thing, and, while we have next to no plot details, some news has dribbled in about the project, which reunites writer/director Lana Wachowski with Sense8 co-writers Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell, as well as Toby Onwumere and its not long been announced Erndira Ibarra, both of whom were cast members in the short-running series. Returning franchise stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett Smith will also be joined Jessica Henwick, Neil Patrick Harris, Jonathan Groff, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. There have been rumours that Abdul-Mateen may be playing a younger version of the character Morpheus, who was played by Laurence Fishburne in the previous three films. These have not been confirmed and probably wont be for some time, but its an interesting notion.

Unfortunately, Hugo Weaving, who probably gave the best performance in the first three films as Agent Smith, wont be returning to bug Neo and co. again. In a recent interview with Time Out, Weaving was quizzed on whether hes involved with the project, to which he simply responded:

Im not, no. Its unfortunate, but actually I had this offer [for new London play The Visit] and then the offer came from The Matrix, so I knew it was happening but I didnt have dates. I thought could do both and it took eight weeks to work out that the dates would work I held off on accepting a role in The Visit during that time. I was in touch with Lana Wachowski, but in the end she decided that the dates werent going to work. Theyre pushing on ahead without me.

I wouldnt be surprised if a cameo appearance isnt out of the question, and the person who gave probably the second best performance in the first three films may be coming back. Lambert Wilson appeared in Reloaded and Revolutions as data smuggler The Merovingian, and, speaking with Allocine , he said that he is:

In negotiations to return to the franchise, but its possible that my schedule might conflict with the production and Ill have to be excluded.

Which sounds like theres a chance, anyway. Whats curious is that the other Wachowski sibling doesnt seem to be involved in this one whatsoever.

There has been some indication that The Matrix 4 might begin filming in San Francisco next month. We do know for sure that its scheduled to reach cinemas on May 21, 2021 the same date as John Wick 4!

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