They aren't just rumours anymore – The Matrix 4 is happening! And not just in the matrix.
It was announced on Tuesday (August 20) that Lana Wachowski is on board to write and direct a fourth movie set in the world of The Matrix, reports Variety.
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are confirmed to be back, reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity respectively. More casting announcements will be made in due course.
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Warner Bros Studios boss Toby Emmerich said: "We could not be more excited to be re-entering The Matrix with Lana.
"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."
Lana is currently adapting concepts she previously developed with sister Lilly Wachowski for a new screenplay in collaboration with The Lazarus Project author Aleksandar Hemon and writer David Mitchell.
"Many of the ideas Lilly and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now," Lana said.
"I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends."
The news comes several months after speculation about such a project was downplayed by John Wick 3 director and Matrix collaborator Chad Stahelski.
Keanu Reeves had also previously insisted he would only return to the franchise if the Wachowskis were involved.
"They would have to write it and direct it, and then we'd see where the story is," he said two years ago. "It'd be weird, but why not? I don't know... People die, stories don't!"
They aren't just rumours anymore — The Matrix 4 is happening! And not just in the matrix.
It was announced on Tuesday (August 20) that Lana Wachowski is on board to write and direct a fourth movie set in the world of The Matrix, reports Variety.
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are confirmed to be back, reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity respectively. More casting announcements will be made in due course.
Warner Bros Studios boss Toby Emmerich announced: "We could not be more excited to be re-entering The Matrix with Lana.
"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."
Lana is currently adapting concepts she previously developed with sister Lilly Wachowski for a new screenplay in collaboration with The Lazarus Project author Aleksandar Hemon and writer David Mitchell.
“Many of the ideas Lilly and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now," Lana said.
"I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends."
The news comes several months after speculation about such a project was downplayed by John Wick 3 director and Matrix collaborator Chad Stahelski.
Keanu Reeves had also previously insisted he would only return to the franchise if the Wachowskis were involved.
"They would have to write it and direct it, and then we'd see where the story is," he said two years ago. "It'd be weird, but why not? I don't know... People die, stories don't!"
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