In the same appearance, Lana Wachowski explained that the production company practically begged the filmmakers for a 4th film for years, even bribing them with huge sums of money. However it was not the money that yielded the sisters, but tragedy and loss.

Were they forced to make Matrix Resurrections?

It's pretty clear from the movie that they made this movie somewhat under duress. Neo is told by his business partner that if he doesn't want to make another Matrix sequel, fine, but it'll happen with or without him. It seems likely to me that Lana Wachowski had a similar conversation with Warner Bros.

Did Lana Wachowski want to make The Matrix 4?

“I didn't ever wanna make another Matrix movie,” she said. “I told everyone for 18 years I didn't wanna make another Matrix movie. Lilly [Wachowski, sister and co-writer/director of the original trilogy] told everyone that she didn't wanna make another Matrix movie.

Why did Matrix 4 get made?

After not being able to process that kind of grief, Lana suddenly conceived the story of The Matrix Resurrections one sleepless night. In her words, Wachowski felt that while she could not have her parents back, she then could have Neo and Trinity back, feeling very comforted to see them alive again.

Why did Lilly Wachowski leave Matrix 4?

“My world was like, falling apart to some extent even while I was like, you know, cracking out of my egg,” she said. “So I needed this time away from this industry. I needed to reconnect with myself as an artist and I did that by going back to school and painting and stuff.”

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Why did Will Smith reject Matrix?

Due to not being impressed by the pitch, along with the fact that he didn't just want to star in more sci-fi films featuring aliens like Independence Day and Men in Black, he passed on Neo and The Matrix to instead star in Wild Wild West. Smith admits he isn't proud of the latter, especially due to its campiness.

Why was Smith replaced in Matrix 4?

Therefore, Morpheus' death could not be ignored in The Matrix Resurrections. As for Agent Smith, Hugo Weaving could not return for The Matrix Resurrections due to scheduling conflicts.

Why was Matrix 4 flopped?

The Recast Negatively Impacted The Matrix 4

One thing that likely had an impact on excitement for The Matrix 4 was the absence of Morpheus. Instead of bringing back original Morpheus actor Lawrence Fishburne for the sequel, the producers opted to have Morpheus recast for Resurrections with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Why did Laurence Fishburne not do Matrix 4?

Fishburne, who played Morpheus in the original trilogy opposite Reeves, 58, and Moss, 55, previously spoke to New York Magazine and said he had "not been invited" to reprise his role.

Is Matrix 5 coming out?

The studio has announced plans to continue the franchise, with a fifth Matrix movie now in development. It will be the first installment in the cyber-action film series without either Lana or Lily Wachowski as directors.

What happened to Lilly Wachowski?

After teaming for Jupiter Ascending in 2015, the Wachowski sisters split, with Lana Wachowski returning a few years ago for the severely underrated The Matrix Resurrections. At long last, Lilly Wachowski is now preparing to return to the world of filmmaking, announcing her first feature in a decade.

Why isn t Hugo weaving in Matrix 4?

Nevertheless, Weaving's feelings on the script weren't the main reason he didn't retake his role as Agent Smith. The real, undramatic reason is that it simply came down to a scheduling conflict, seeing as Weaving was acting in another project when most of the filming for "Resurrections" took place.

Where was Matrix filmed?

The main filming locations of the Matrix film trilogy

1 Martin Place. 2 Redfern, New South Wales. 3 Sydney central business district. 4 General Post Office, Sydney.

What did Keanu Reeves say about Matrix Resurrections?

Keanu Reeves told Entertainment Weekly "The Matrix: Resurrections" team "barely rehearsed." Reeves compared the filming of "The Matrix" original trilogy to the fourth movie. He said that director Lana Wachowski participated more when filming the new movie.

Why can t Neo fly in Matrix Resurrections?

Essentially, the process of being resurrected and reuploaded into the Matrix (and coded all over again whenever he tried to escape) has quashed Neo's One powers.

Will there be another Matrix after Resurrections?

Warner Bros. announced Wednesday the fifth installment of its flagship cyberpunk movie franchise “The Matrix” is in development, years after the last movie in the franchise, “The Matrix Resurrections” released to mixed reviews and poor numbers at the box office.

Why is Morpheus different in Matrix 4?

This Morpheus (played by Abdul Mateen II) is actually a program that Thomas/Neo created out of his subconscious for his popular video game, both new and old; new in that he isn't a human being but a manmade code, and old in that he's a curious amalgamation of the real Morpheus (Fishburne) and Smith (Weaving).

How bad is Matrix 4?

All in all, this feels more like a direct-to-video sequel made to cash in on the original franchise. Resurrections isn't really bad: it's watchable, but has its limitations. Keep your expectations in check before you watch this and you might find a good time-pass action flick for the evening.

Why was the tank not in Matrix reloaded?

The real reason Tank didn't come back for the admittedly quite divisive Matrix sequels was a conflict between actor Marcus Chong and the producers between the movies. Said conflict got incredibly heated, leading to legal battles, and Chong making shocking allegations against his former colleagues and bosses.

Why does Smith hate The Matrix?

At the same time, Smith develops an animosity towards the Matrix itself, feeling that he is as much a prisoner of it as the humans he is tasked with controlling. He later develops an immense and increasingly open desire for the destruction of both mankind and machines.

Why were the last two Matrix movies so bad?

Screenwriter John August has diagnosed that the problem with the Matrix sequels was that they were “playing obscurity for depth”, i.e. obfuscating the internal logic of the characters' choices in order to make the audience fearful of dismissing it, just in case they were missing something that they just didn't get.

How much did Keanu Reeves make from The Matrix?

Reeves made a total of about $250 million from the first three Matrix movies, at about $83.3 million each.

Why did Hugo Weaving not return as Megatron?

Summary. Hugo Weaving left the Transformers franchise after voicing Megatron in the first three movies, calling the role "meaningless" and criticizing the lack of artistic fulfillment.

Is Agent Smith stronger than Neo?

Scaling Neo's power is easier when comparing Keanu Reeves' character to Agent Smith. Before fully awakening his potential, Neo is soundly beaten by the Agent, but overtakes the enemy program after evolving into The One.

Why does Smith call Neo Mr. Anderson?

By calling him the name Neo used when he still trapped inside the Matrix without his freedom, the Anderson name is a reminder of the man he once was rather than mankind's prophesied hero capable of achieving great feats by unlocking his mind and full potential.