‘The Matrix’ cast Then and Now: Keanu Reeves' return uncertain as Warner Bros announces fifth installment

A look at what the illustrious cast of ‘The Matrix' film series have been up to
PUBLISHED APR 4, 2024
A new 'Matrix' movie is apparently in the works (The Matrix/ IMDb)
A new 'Matrix' movie is apparently in the works (The Matrix/ IMDb)

Where are ‘The Matrix’ cast members now?

Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in 'The Matrix' (IMDb)
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in 'The Matrix' (IMDb)

‘The Matrix’ is reportedly coming back to the screens for its fifth installment. The franchise's first film, directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski, was released in 1999, starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne, among others. However, the upcoming movie’s director is reportedly Drew Goddard. It is as yet unconfirmed if Keanu Reevs will reprise his role in the new film. “The entire team at Warner Bros Discovery is thrilled for Drew to be making his new Matrix film, adding his vision to the cinematic canon the Wachowskis spent a quarter of a century building here at the studio,” Jesse Ehrman, Warner Bros Motion Pictures president of production, said without giving any details on the stars of the new film. Meanwhile, here's a look at what the stars of the franchise have been up to.

1. Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves worked in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Getty Images)
Keanu Reeves worked in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Getty Images)

Keanu Reeves was seen in the titular role of Neo in the last four ‘The Matrix’ films. Known for his versatile performances and good looks, the 59-year-old actor was also recently seen in ‘John Wick 4’, ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’, and ‘The Matrix Resurrections’.

2. Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss worked in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Instagram/ @bycarrieannemoss)
Carrie-Anne Moss worked in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Instagram/ @bycarrieannemoss)

Carrie-Anne Moss was seen as Trinity in the film series. Her other recent notable works include ‘Accidental Texan’, ‘The Bye Bye Man’, and ‘Brain on Fire’.

3. Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving was Agent Smith in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Naomi Rahim/WireImage)
Hugo Weaving was Agent Smith in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Naomi Rahim/WireImage)

Hugo Weaving appeared in a negative role in ‘The Matrix’ series. He was seen as Agent Smith in the first three films but was absent from ‘The Matrix Resurrections’. He has also worked in films like ‘Captain America: First Avenger’, ‘Hacksaw Ridge’, and ‘Mortal Engines’.

4. Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne was Morpheus in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
Laurence Fishburne was Morpheus in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Laurence Fishburne played Morpheus in ‘The Matrix’ series. However, he was reportedly replaced by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for ‘The Matrix Resurrections’. The 62-year-old actor has also shown his talent in movies like ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, ‘Boyz n the Hood’, and ‘Othello’.

5. Daniel Bernhardt

Daniel Bernhardt was in 'The Matrix Reloaded' (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic and AMA/Corbis via Getty Images)
Daniel Bernhardt was in 'The Matrix Reloaded' (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic and AMA/Corbis via Getty Images)

Agent Johnson was played by Daniel Bernhardt in ‘The Matrix Reloaded’. He was also seen in films like ‘John Wick’, ‘Skylines’ and ‘The Librarians’.

6. Joe Pantoliano

Pantoliano was seen as Cypher in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Instagram/ @andsonsuk and
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Pantoliano was seen as Cypher in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Instagram/ @andsonsuk and realjoeypants)

Joe Pantoliano was Cypher in ‘The Matrix’ world. He was seen in the first three movies of the series. His other works include ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Memento’, and ‘Bad Boys for Life’.

7. Lambert Wilson

Lambert Wilson was in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Pascal Le Segretain/Pool/SC Pool - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Lambert Wilson was in 'The Matrix' (IMDb and Pascal Le Segretain/Pool/SC Pool - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Lambert Wilson portrayed the role of The Merovingian in ‘The Matrix’ movie series. His other notable works are ‘A Great Friend’, ‘Mrs Harris Goes to Paris’, and ‘Plancha’.

8. Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith in 'The Matrix' (IMDb/ The Matrix Resurrections and Instagram/ @jadapinkettsmith)
Jada Pinkett Smith in 'The Matrix' (IMDb/ The Matrix Resurrections and Instagram/ @jadapinkettsmith)

Jada Pinkett Smith was seen as Niobe in the last four movies of ‘The Matrix’ franchise. The 52-year-old actress reportedly wanted to do the character of Trinity but “Keanu and I didn't, uh, really click,” she revealed. The actress’s other notable works include ‘Girl Trip’, ‘Angel Has Fallen’, and as host of ‘Red Table Talk’.

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