Starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, The Matrix is one of the best sci-fi films of all time. The three sequels in the series, however, are controversial. After the last film, the story of Neo, Trinity and their machine opponents seemed buried. But now the sci-fi series is surprisingly coming to life. Matrix 5 is in the works.
This is known about Matrix 5
The studio has officially announced the new Matrix film, reports the Hollywood Reporter. But there will be a big change behind the scenes. Because the Wachowskis have been creative leaders in some form in all previous Matrix films. Lana and Lilly Wachowski did the first trilogy together, while Matrix Resurrections was directed by Lana alone.
Matrix 5 has a new creative mind and his name is Drew Goddard.
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Goddard made a name for himself as a writer on Buffy, Lost and Cloverfield and made his directorial debut with The Cabin in the Woods. His second directorial work was Bad Times at the El Royale. He will direct and write the new Matrix film.
Lana Wachowski will only be involved in the science fiction project as an executive producer. A Statement from the Wachowskis However, it does not exist at this point in time.
The sci-fi film will offer a “unique perspective.”
There is no information about the plot yet. Warner said that Goddard pitched the idea for a new film. And further: He will “honoring the beginnings of Lana and Lilly over 25 years ago while providing a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and the characters.”
What is striking is the reference to the first film in the statement. Everything looks like it’s not a direct continuation of the series. However, an official synopsis has not yet been published.
So far there have been three films about the Adventures of Neo (Keanu Reeves) under the direction of Lilly and/or Lana Wachowski:
When will the new Matrix film be released and will Keanu Reeves be in it?
Matrix 5 doesn’t have a launch date yet. It is also unclear whether Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne or other cast members will return.
Information about the Matrix 5 cast is expected to be revealed in the next few months, depending on how far development of the script has progressed.