THE MATRIX 4: Laurence Fishburne Hasn't Been Told Why He's Not Been Asked To Return As Morpheus

THE MATRIX 4: Laurence Fishburne Hasn't Been Told Why He's Not Been Asked To Return As Morpheus

Laurence Fishburne (John Wick 4) was a staple of The Matrix franchise, but the actor has now revealed that he's never even been given an explanation as to why he won't be reprising the role of Morpheus.

By JoshWilding - Jun 29, 2021 02:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Matrix
Source: Collider

It's been clear for a while now that Laurence Fishburne won't be part of The Matrix 4, though that hasn't stopped many fans from hoping the actor might be added to the movie at the last minute.

Well, that doesn't appear to be the case, and in a recent interview, the actor reiterated that he's not returning as Morpheus...and that no one has told him why. "I completely understand that, that makes sense," Fishburne responded when asked how he feels about continuously being asked about reprising the role. "It would make sense that people ask me that."

He added: "I am not in the next Matrix movie and you'd have to ask Lana Wachowski why, 'cause I don't have an answer for that."

It's crazy to think that Lana Wachowski decided against bringing Fishburne back, but if rumours are to be believed, Aquaman's Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is going to playing a younger version of Morpheus. That could explain why the original isn't needed, though it is a shock that he hasn't even been asked to come back for a cameo appearance of some sort (unless that's being kept a secret).

The confirmed cast members for The Matrix 4 include Keanu Reeves as Neo, Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, Jada Pinkett Smith as Niobe, and new additions Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Henwick, Telma Hopkins, Eréndira Ibarra, Toby Onwumere, Max Riemelt, Christina Ricci, and Brian J. Smith. Daniel Bernhardt and Lambert Wilson are also expected to appear.

The Matrix 4 is set to be released in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22, 2021.

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dracula
dracula - 6/29/2021, 3:05 AM
he is probably the cast member to noticeably age the most
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/29/2021, 4:16 AM
@dracula - I would say that’s Trinity
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/29/2021, 4:22 AM
@BlackBeltJones - nah! Moss still looking fine! even better tbh, from how she looked in Jessica Jones. Reeves without the beard though, I'm not so sure..
Tensorpants
Tensorpants - 6/29/2021, 5:24 AM
From the photo, I thought this was going to be a Matrix pitch meeting
weirdestthing
weirdestthing - 6/29/2021, 3:24 AM
Probably because he's too clearly male.
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 6/29/2021, 3:51 AM
@weirdestthing - I’m going to regret this but, care to elaborate?
BrainySleep
BrainySleep - 6/29/2021, 4:09 AM
Maybe Mephisto killed him between movies

Goldboink
Goldboink - 6/29/2021, 8:09 AM
@BrainySleep -
Secretly replaced by Al Pacino.

BrainySleep
BrainySleep - 6/29/2021, 9:19 AM
@Goldboink - Nice! XD
LameLuka
LameLuka - 6/29/2021, 4:13 AM
He should probably read or watch one of the videos that talked about the general plot of the movie.
Can't say I am that hyped for this after hearing what this movie is gona be about
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/29/2021, 4:14 AM
@LameLuka - I've not seen too much on the plot details. what's the premise?4
Goldboink
Goldboink - 6/29/2021, 8:12 AM
@LameLuka -
The second two were barely watchable and ultimately pointless. He should thank Lana for leaving him out of it.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/29/2021, 4:17 AM
Damn shame. There’s no Trio without him.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/29/2021, 4:19 AM
@BlackBeltJones - true, and he's the only one of the three who 'survived'... interesting..
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 6/29/2021, 4:26 AM
Maybe this is one of the five previous cycles in the Matrix where Morpheus didn't end up finding the One, so Morpheus doesn't even end up being in it.
globaltravels
globaltravels - 6/29/2021, 4:37 AM
It's simple really; Morpheus 'survived' the first 3 films, but actually everyone who lived, died. And everyone who died, actually lived. Trinity and Neo died yet are alive, Morpheus survived but is nowhere to be seen...

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UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 6/29/2021, 5:25 AM
Matrix 4 takes place 60 years after the original trilogy.

Morpheus died during the events of the Matrix Online. Which is probably still canon.

The only original human character still alive is Niobe and maybe "The Kid".

Neo and Trinity are probably not human at this point.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/29/2021, 5:35 AM
@UltimaRex - I don't know anything about the story, but I doubt they're using Matrix online as canon, but I hope they'll explain it good enough why he's not in it.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 6/29/2021, 6:05 AM
This might have to do with the fact that Morpheus lived and Neo and Trinity died. Perhaps this story takes place in the afterlife.

Still, I hope he's lying to cover up a big reveal because A.) It wouldn't be the same without Morpheus, he's the GOAT.
And B.) It would be a really bad look on the Wachowski's to not have the common decency to at least reach out to the man they've worked with for years.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/29/2021, 6:20 AM
The mirrored glasses make it look like he has googly eyes.
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