The Matrix reboot on the way from Warner Bros. The studio are reportedly looking at their options for a return to the Keanu Reeves classic.
Warner Bros. are reportedly plotting a return to The Matrix. According to sources, the studio is looking to go ahead with another ‘Matrix’ movie without the Wachowskis, the writer/ directors of the original trilogy. The Matrix reboot is a while off though if any such major plans exist to revive this $1.6 billion franchise.
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the potential plans, and the word on the street is that they’ve already brought Zak Penn (Ready Player One, Last Action Hero, X-Men: The Last Stand) on board to write the screenplay for the film, with Michael B. Jordan in the lead role.
According to the trade, this may not be a direct reboot, with the film possibly looking to expand the existing universe a bit like what Lucasfilm are doing with the stand-alone Star Wars movies.
Joel Silver, the Hollywood legend who produced the first three movies, reportedly sold his interest in The Matrix back to the studio for around $30 million a little while ago, so his involvement is as yet unknown.
As for Keanu Reeves? Well, that’s still obviously up in the air, but the actor has previously been quoted in saying that he would up for a return to the role of Neo if the Wachowskis were involved. “They would have to write it and direct it. And then we’d see what the story is, but yeah, I dunno, that’d be weird, but why not?” he told Yahoo Movies.
The original film, released in March 1999, grossed nearly $500 million worldwide, with the two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions taking $742 million and $423 million respectively.
That’s about all we know at the moment in terms of The Matrix reboot, but obviously we’ll keep you informed of any further developments.
