Attempts by Warner Bros. Pictures to return to “The Matrix” universe over much of the past two decades have never come to fruition.
That changed when it was suddenly revealed last year that not only was a fourth film on the way, but original trilogy co-director Lana Wachowski would return to co-write and direct the new film.
In addition came the welcome news some key cast members including Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss would return as well. Now, in a new interview with Empire, Reeves explained why he is returning to the franchise one more time:
“Lana Wachowski wrote a beautiful script and a wonderful story that resonated with me. That’s the only reason to do it. To work with her again is just amazing. It’s been really special, and the story has, I think, some meaningful things to say, and that we can take some nourishment from.”
Reeves isn’t the only one singing the script’s praises, Moss also had high praise for Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksandar Hemon’s scripting:
“I never thought that it would happen. It was never on my radar at all. When it was brought to me in the way that it was brought to me, with incredible depth and all of the integrity and artistry that you could imagine, I was like, ‘This is a gift.’ It was just very exciting.”
The new “Matrix” was originally slated to hit cinemas on May 21st next year but with filming delayed it’s likely that release date won’t hold.
