Laurence Fishburne says he ‘wasn’t invited’ to join Keanu Reeves in The Matrix 4
Fishburne, 59, starred as Morpheus in The Matrix in 1999, The Matrix Reloaded in 2003 and The Matrix Revolutions later that year
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Article content
Laurence Fishburne has claimed he “wasn’t invited” to reprise his role of Morpheus in The Matrix 4.
The 59-year-old actor starred as Morpheus in The Matrix in 1999, The Matrix Reloaded in 2003 and The Matrix Revolutions later that year.
However, while Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss – who played Neo and Trinity in the films – have been seen hard at work on the latest movie instalment in Berlin, Germany, Fishburne told New York Magazine that he hadn’t been asked to return to the franchise.
“I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” he said when asked if he’d be back for The Matrix 4.
Since Fishburne’s remark, fans have been speculating about why he wasn’t involved in the new film, with some wondering if it could be that Morpheus was killed in The Matrix Online video game.
Also, it had been rumoured that Aquaman actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II would be taking on the role of a younger Morpheus in the film, leading to speculation that maybe the character will solely appear in flashbacks or potentially resurrected in a younger form.
The Matrix 4 is due for release in April, 2022, after the coronavirus pandemic pushed back the release date.
World Wide Entertainment Network
- Advertisement 2Story continues below
Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.