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iconic “Matrix” films, which hit theaters between 1999 and 2003.In the fourth movie, 2021’s “The Matrix Resurrections,” the character still appears in the film, sort of – an AI program based on him was played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Watchmen”). New stars such as Jonathan Groff also joined the franchise. In April 2024, Warner Bros announced that a fifth “Matrix” movie is in development.

The Matrix 4.Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was eventually cast as a different reiteration of the character in the 2021 movie The Matrix Resurrections, but Fishburne claims he was interested in returning.He told The View: “I offered my services to the fourth Matrix, and they didn’t respond well to that.

Will Smith’s presence at the 2025 Grammy Awards was met with hostility from viewers on social media, who felt he shouldn’t be there.The star shocked the world in 2022 when he walked onto the stage at that year’s Oscars, slapping host Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. After the slap, Smith returned to his seat and repeatedly yelled at Rock: “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth!”In the aftermath, Smith resigned from the Academy on April 1, 2022, saying in a statement: “I betrayed the trust of the Academy.

Will Smith and Big Sean have teamed up on the single ‘Beautiful Scars’ and shared its The Matrix-themed video.Produced by OmArr and LeXoskeleton, ‘Beautiful Scars’ sees Smith rap: “Couldn’t tell I been through hell on Earth / The truth and it burns, you live and you learn,” discussing the pain that comes with fame and both learning and growing from that experience.Big Sean also raps on the track, with a verse that sees him say: “I had to quit trippin’ over shit that isn’t worth the fall, you know / Back against the wall, my whole life a work of art (Boi) / Younger me would blame everybody else like it’s they fault / ‘Til you realize you a walkin’ magnet so you the cause,” addressing the mistakes he has made and how he has become stronger since then.Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and with products integrated from partners, Stellantis (Grand Wagoneer) and Chilli Beans Sunglasses, the song’s accompanying music video sees both Smith and Big Sean recreate The Matrix, with Smith revealing that he had turned down the role of Neo in the 1999 action/sci-fi film.In the video, Big Sean portrays Morpheus, while Smith portrays Neo. The two reflect on Smith’s career choices, with Sean saying: “Look, you’ve made some awesome career choices your whole life.

Will Smith has enlisted Big Sean for his upcoming new single, ‘Beautiful Scars’.Smith took to social media over the weekend to announce the single, which he has been teasing since earlier in the month. The song, per Smith is due for release on January 30 and will feature Big Sean.The song’s visual stylings are heavily inspired by The Matrix, with the actor having shared stills of himself recreating some of the film’s most iconic scenes.

Will Smith posted a cryptic message on his Instagram account talking about his connection with the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix. This lead many to believe he is involved with the upcoming sequel, but the truth behind the post is reportedly something entirely different.“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix” the post begins.

The Matrix fans have vowed not to watch the franchise’s forthcoming movie, after it was announced that the fifth instalment would not be directed by creators Lana and Lily Wachowski.Earlier this week, Warner Bros. confirmed that a new movie is in development, with The Martian‘s Drew Goddard set to direct.The upcoming sequel will be the first film in the series not to be directed by Lana or Lily Wachowski, although the former is attached as an executive producer.“If it ain’t Wachowski I will not watchski,” posted one fan on X (formerly Twitter), while as another added: “I was fine with a new Star Wars without George Lucas, but a new Matrix without either of the Wachowski sisters feels deeply sacrilegious.”if it ain’t wachowski I will not watchskihttps://t.co/wC2AIHXMHX— Joshua Rivera (@jmrivera02) April 3, 2024I was fine with a new Star Wars without George Lucas, but a new Matrix without either of the Wachowski sisters feels deeply sacrilegious.

The Matrix is in development, with The Martian‘s Drew Goddard set to direct.The upcoming sequel will be the first film in the series not to be directed by Lana or Lily Wachowski, although the former is attached as an executive producer.Plot details have not yet been revealed, but Warner Bros. Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman has teased that the story will build on the fantasy world without straying too far from what made the series a success.“Drew came to Warner Bros.

The Matrix franchise, will direct Trash Mountain, starring comedian Caleb Hearon.The project is being produced by Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, along with Eddie Vaisman and Julia Lebedev. The script for the movie has been written by Hearon, alongside Ruby Caster.The story, which is set to be a comedy, will follow a gay man in his 20s who returns to Missouri from Chicago to handle the aftermath of his father’s death, including wading through a house full of items and belongings.This project will be Lilly’s debut as a solo director, and will see her returning to filmmaking after almost ten years, following the release of 2015’s Jupiter Ascending.According to Collider, Wachowski, 56, said: “When my pal Caleb Hearon sent me Trash Mountain I leapt at the chance to direct it.

Alice In Wonderland that has proved popular online since its release has been compared to The Matrix franchise films.The trailer shows elements and characters from Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland as well as screen adaptations in the years since but fuses the story’s natural world fantasy elements with more futuristic sci-fi ideas.Justin Hackney is the brains behind the AI-generated trailer, which was posted to the Facebook page AI-Generated Nonsense yesterday (November 13). It’s since gained more than 130,000 views along with hundreds of comments.In the trailer, an actress who bears physical and vocal similarities to Florence Pugh stars as the titular Alice in a world that’s controlled by technologically advanced overlords.One user noted how much it reminded them of The Matrix.

Rosie Perez earned stardom portraying Tina in. She impressed the masses in, and then earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1993 drama . While she rightfully celebrates those accomplishments, the 58-year-old actress also looks back at her failures with a grin.During a conversation with for its «Power of Women» issue, Perez opened up about a «horrible» audition she had that immediately had her laughing, after auditioning for the female lead in, a role that ultimately went to Carrie-Anne Moss.«I was horrible.

The Baywatch actor is married to musician and actor Nick Jonas, and was asked about how the life of a musician differs to others. Chopra discussed the negatives of a life of touring, before revealing the heavy demands of gigging ensured she didn’t last long as a singer.“[It’s] insane what musicians do,” Chopra told People. “I don’t know how they do it… tour life is really crazy.

The Matrix Resurrections, saying it “wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be”.The actor, who played Morpheus in the original Matrix trilogy, was one of the main stars who was not involved in the fourth outing. Instead, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II played a variation of Morpheus in the sequel, directed by Lana Wachowski.Speaking to Variety at the premiere for Netflix’s The School For Good And Evil on Tuesday (October 18), Fishburne was tentative in his response when asked about the sequel.“It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” Fishburne said.

The Matrix.The show, titled Free Your Mind, will debut in October next year at Manchester arts venue, Factory International. The production is licensed by Warner Bros.

Keanu Reeves has surprised a couple in Northamptonshire by showing up to their wedding over the weekend.As reported by Newsweek, James and Nikki Roadnight wed at the Fawsley Hall hotel in the South Midlands county last week – the same hotel where Reeves happened to be staying as a guest. Mrs.

Keanu Reeves‘ kind gesture to an 80-year-old fan has resurfaced online after being shared in a Reddit post.On the website, one person explained how their grandmother had developed a crush on the Matrix and John Wick star, since he reminded her of her late husband.After suffering a stroke in her early 70s, the grandmother was rendered housebound for 10 years of her life, but found comfort in Reeves’ movies, watching everything from Bill And Ted to The Matrix.The Reddit user then went onto explain how their uncle bumped into the Reeves at a restaurant in Los Angeles, and how it led to a lengthy phone conversation between the actor and his elderly fan.“Not too long after The Matrix came out my uncle was in LA for business and was eating at a really swanky restaurant when Keanu came in with a woman,” they wrote.“When he finished his meal my uncle came up to their table and said, ‘I don’t usually do this, but I just wanted you to know that my 80-year-old mother loves you and has seen all of your movies. You remind her of my dad.’“He said Keanu asked if he had a cell phone on him and when he confirmed that he did, he said, ‘Give her a call, I want to talk to her.’“He spoke with my grandmother for several minutes and it absolutely made her year.

reported was filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court Monday. In fact, Warner Media ordered its entire 2021 roster to be released on their sister platform HBO Max, while moving up the release date for “The Matrix Resurrections” from its originally scheduled 2022 premiere to December 2021, attorneys for Village Roadshow claimed in the filing.“WB’s sole purpose in moving the release date of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ forward was to create a desperately needed wave of year-end HBO Max premium subscriptions from what it knew would be a blockbuster film, despite knowing full well that it would decimate the film’s box office revenue and deprive Village Roadshow of any economic upside that WB and its affiliates would enjoy,” the suit stated.Village Roadshow also claims to be the victim of “rampant piracy” facilitated by the streaming release, adding that Warner Bros.

Robert Pattinson's The Batman was slated to rule the box office in 2021. The filming has resumed and fans were hoping that the movie would release as per the scheduled date, October 1, 2021.

When The Matrix came out it took many by surprise and to this day is still considered by many, to be the best sci-fi film ever made. Recently though it has taken on even greater meaning with Lilly Wachowski confirming the film is an allegory for the trans experience.In a YouTube video addressed to fans of the series Wachowski said, in response to a question posed about this Matrix fan theory, that she was “glad that it has gotten out that that was the original intention.“I love how meaningful those films are to trans people, how people come up to me and say that these ‘films have saved my life.’“The world wasn’t quite ready yet,” Wachowski continues. “The corporate world wasn’t ready for it.”She said the Matrix series was about a “desire

Matrix director Lilly Wachowski has finally confirmed that The Matrix was supposed to be a trans story. In a virtual interview this week with Netflix Film Club, the filmmaker, who directed the hit movie series with sister Lana, confirmed the speculation about the true meaning of the flicks.