No other role was played by Keanu Reeves, 54, as famous as Neo in the three-part Matrix series (1999-2003). Now the futuristic action series is to be continued with Reeves in the lead role, as the US industry papers „Hollywood Reporter“ and „Variety“ reported yesterday. The actress Carrie-Anne Moss (51) is back on board in her former role as Trinity. Lana Wachowski returns as a director, author and producer.
„Lana is a true visionary,“ said Toby Emmerich, head of the Warner Bros Pictures Group, according to a statement. The studio is excited to put the next chapter in the „Matrix“ universe in her hands. The first three episodes were directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, who were then known as the brothers Andy and Larry.
The science-fiction thriller „Matrix“ was a box-office hit in 1999, which turned the viewing habits of the audience on its head with breathtaking kung-fu scenes and sophisticated special effects. Reeves personified the hacker Neo, who is said to save mankind enslaved by machines. About the content and a possible shooting start of „Matrix 4“ was not known for the time being.
