Keanu Reeves Revives Neo in "The Matrix Resurrections" as Sci-Fi Saga Unveils New Chapter
ARCHIVE: DECEMBER 6, 2021
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Warner Bros. Pictures released a trailer for "The Matrix Resurrections," marking Keanu Reeves' return to his iconic role as Neo. The fourth installment in the groundbreaking sci-fi series, set 20 years after "The Matrix Revolutions," sees Neo living as Thomas A. Anderson in San Francisco. His life takes a turn when Morpheus, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, offers him a red pill, plunging him back into the intrigue of the Matrix. Directed by Lana Wachowski, the film includes familiar faces like Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity and newcomers such as Neil Patrick Harris and Jessica Henwick.
Lana Wachowski teamed up with David Mitchell and Aleksandar Hemon for the screenplay, continuing the visionary storytelling that made the franchise a cultural phenomenon. Jada Pinkett Smith returns as Niobe, joined by a cast of both returning and new characters. "The Matrix Resurrections" looks to blend classic elements with fresh perspectives, aiming to captivate both long-time fans and new audiences alike when it premieres in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22.