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From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “ The Matrix Resurrections ,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.      The film is directed by Lana Wachowski, and written by Lana Wachowski & David Mitchell & Aleksander Hemon, based on characters created by The Wachowskis.   Alongside stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss are Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Henwick, Christina Ricci, Telma Hopkins, Eréndira Ibarra, Toby Onwumere, Max Riemelt, Brian J. Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith .   Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

Since the surprise announcement in August that The Matrix is indeed being rebooted for a fourth movie from returning writer-director Lana Wachowski , it’s been all quiet on the simulated-universe front – but now it seems the continuation of the sci-fi saga has found one of its leading stars. According to Variety , Yahya Abdul-Mateen II –perhaps best known for playing Black Manta in Aquaman – has been cast as one of the central figures of the new Matrix movie, set to join Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss on screen. Abdul-Mateen’s character hasn’t been confirmed, but early rumors around the film suggested that it could focus on a young Morpheus – such is the malleable nature of The Matrix’s continuity. Whether that’s the case or not is one to file firmly in 'wait and see'. Beyond Aquaman, Abdul-Mateen was recently seen in Jordan Peele’s Us, playing Adelaide’s father in the opening scene. He’s also appeared in The Handmaid’s Tale and Black Mirror, and will soon be seen in

In a word: woah. After a round of talk about potential reboots, prequels and other spin-offs, big news has just broken about the future of the Matrix franchise, as Variety reports that Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are on to return for a fourth installment along with Lana Wachowski, back to co-write and direct. It's a huge step for the films, which changed the way action is portrayed in big Hollywood blockbusters and blended philosophy with kung-fu for a potent mix that, if the sequels couldn't quite match in terms of critical response and general appreciation, still became successes and had their moments. What the new film will feature is still being kept under wraps for now, though it'll continue the story of Neo, Trinity and co. Whether Laurence Fishburne will return as Morpheus is also up in the air, according to the trade mag, and there is mention of a potential new way forward with the role. Wachowski has been working on the script with Aleksandar Hemon a