Matrix is set to make a return for a fifth movie. Warner Bros. Discover is set and ready to make yet another Matrix movie with writer/director Drew Goddard.
Matrix to Return for Fifth Movie
Recently, there’s been buzz about a new Matrix movie in the works, despite the cautionary tale the last film told about corporations exploiting beloved intellectual property. This time, Warner Bros. Discovery is leading the charge.
According to Deadline, Drew Goddard, known for his work on The Martian, has been chosen to both write and direct this new installment. Lana Wachowski, one of the original creators of the Matrix series, will serve as an executive producer. However, details about the film, such as its title and release date, remain under wraps for now.
Fans Are Eagerly Waiting For Details about the Forthcoming Installation
Fans are eagerly waiting to hear whether familiar faces from the franchise, such as Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, or Jessica Henwick, will be returning to reprise their roles.
Jesse Ehrman, head of production at Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, expressed excitement about Goddard’s involvement, stating that the writer-director brought a fresh perspective and ideas that would respect the franchise’s legacy.
Mixed Reactions Among Fans
This news has sparked mixed reactions among fans. With some in particular thrilled at the prospect of revisiting the Matrix universe, while others are cautious, hoping that the new film will live up to the groundbreaking original.
What Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Production Boss Has To Say About the Development
Warner Bros. Motion Pictures production boss Jesse Ehrman in a statement stated that Goddard came to the studio with a fresh idea for the future of the franchise that would honor “what Lana and Lilly [Wachowski] began over 25 years ago, and [offer] a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters.”
“It is not hyperbole to say The Matrix films changed both cinema and my life,” Goddard said. “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.”
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