THE MATRIX: New Rumored Details Shed Some Light On The Directors, Production Start Date, And Lead Star

THE MATRIX: New Rumored Details Shed Some Light On The Directors, Production Start Date, And Lead Star

We've been hearing rumours for a while now that The Matrix is set to return to the big screen, and if a new report is to be believed, we have details on the writer, directors, lead star, and much more...

By JoshWilding - Jun 24, 2019 02:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Matrix
Source: Discussing Film
If a new rumour is to be believed, The Matrix franchise will return to the big screen sooner than expected. It's said that Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk) has indeed been hired to pen the screenplay, while Lana and Lilly Wachowski are expected to direct after taking the helm of the original trilogy.

It's also said that Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther) is attached to star in, as well as produce, the movie. What about Keanu Reeves? That obviously remains to be seen. 

Here's where things get really interesting, though; principal photography is reportedly scheduled to start as early as the first half of 2020 in Chicago, with a crew currently being quietly put together for pre-production. Returning art director Hugh Bateup, meanwhile, will be serving as a production designer. 

There's still no word on whether this is a reboot, prequel, or sequel, and given how poorly received the last two movies in the franchise were, this is definitely a gamble on Warner Bros.' part as The Wachowskis have proven themselves to be very hit and miss.

What do you guys think? 
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tmp3
tmp3 - 6/24/2019, 2:27 AM
Wachowski's haven't made a good movie since 1999.
Also, the Matrix feels like such a product of its time. People nowadays aren't gonna be interested in this, so it's gonna flop pretty hard like the last three Wachowski films.
tmp3
tmp3 - 6/24/2019, 2:30 AM
WB could have invested this money into a new, original film instead of reviving a dead franchise. It's a shame that Nolan's the only film-maker being given that opportunity right now, since I'm sure there's new talent that could knock an original big budget film out of the park as opposed to giving the Wachowkis another go after five duds in a row
NotoriousWolf23
NotoriousWolf23 - 6/24/2019, 2:43 AM
Matrix without Keanu seems weird, I hope he's involved in some way shape or form. Maybe a mentor to Michael B jordans Character perhaps.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/24/2019, 2:47 AM
I don’t buy this one bit
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 6/24/2019, 2:59 AM
The Matrix is an all time classic. Reloaded was, aside from the action scenes, disappointing. The 3rd movie was awful ! And yeah....the Wachowskis are not exactly A-listers to day the least....there catalogue since '99 has been nothin special. Still curious to see what Zak Penn comes up with. Keanu Reeves would have to be involved in some capacity....wouldn't be the same without him.
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