He was pushed to take the blue tablet.
Laurence Fishburne wished in for the fourth “Matrix” movie — however was rapidly shut out from the casting.
“I offered my services to the fourth ‘Matrix,’ and they didn’t respond well to that,” Fishburne, 63, revealed throughout “The View” on April 3. “It’s not like I didn’t say, ‘I’d like to offer my services.’ I did. For whatever reason, that didn’t happen. Okay. But that’s the truth. And so, we’ll see [about the future].”
The Oscar-nominated actor famously co-starred as Morpheus, Neo’s (Keanu Reeves) mentor, within the first three iconic “Matrix” movies, which hit theaters between 1999 and 2003.
Within the fourth film, 2021’s “The Matrix Resurrections,” the character nonetheless seems within the movie, form of – an AI program primarily based on him was performed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Watchmen”). New stars reminiscent of Jonathan Groff additionally joined the franchise.
In April 2024, Warner Bros introduced {that a} fifth “Matrix” film is in improvement. Whereas the primary three motion pictures had been all written and directed by The Wachowskis, and the fourth film was helmed by Lana Wachowski, the fifth film could be govt produced by Lana. Drew Goddard would direct, making it the primary movie with no Wachowski within the director’s chair.
Goddard is understood for “The Martian,” “Cabin in the Woods” and “Cloverfield.”
“It is not hyperbole to say ‘The Matrix’ films changed both cinema and my life,” Goddard informed Selection on the time. Referring to The Wachowskis, he added, “Lana and Lilly’s exquisite artistry inspires me on a daily basis, and I am beyond grateful for the chance to tell stories in their world.”
Casting continues to be up within the air — and Reeves has additionally not been confirmed but.
Talking to Empire in 2021, Reeves, 60, stated that his return could be within the arms of Lana Wachowski.
“If she invites me again, I’m in,” the “John Wick” star stated.
When “The View” co-host Sara Haines requested Fishburne if he’s concerned with the fifth film, he didn’t write it off, regardless of his lower than favorable phrases about his expertise getting shut out of the fourth film.
“It depends on the circumstances, who was involved, how well the script has been written, if they offer me [a part],” he stated.
The fifth “Matrix” film doesn’t but have a premiere date.
