‘The Matrix’ wanted Sandra Bullock as Neo before Keanu Reeves took the role
5 years, 9 months ago

‘The Matrix’ wanted Sandra Bullock as Neo before Keanu Reeves took the role

The Hindu  

The Matrix producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has revealed that before Keanu Reeves was chosen to play Neo, he initially wanted Sandra Bullock for the role. Di Bonaventura, whose filmography includes discovering the cult classic sci-fi franchise at Warner Bros and Transformers film series, said there were far more than two options to choose from. We went to Sandy Bullock and said ‘We’ll change Neo to a girl.’ Joel Silver and I worked with Sandy on Demolition Man and she was and continues to be a very good friend of mine. A representative for Bullock said the actor did not recall the specifics of the pitch for The Wachowskis’ epic but di Bonaventura was always supportive of her career.

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Keanu Reeves compares Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions disappointment to Star Wars
3 years ago

Keanu Reeves compares Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions disappointment to Star Wars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keanu Reeves has compared the disappointment many fans felt over the …

Keanu Reeves looks dapper in a suit after revealing the REAL reason behind 'Sad Keanu' meme
3 years ago

Keanu Reeves looks dapper in a suit after revealing the REAL reason behind 'Sad Keanu' meme

Daily Mail  

Keanu Reeves cut a dapper figure when he was spotted out and about in New York City promoting his upcoming film this week. Off he goes: Keanu Reeves cut a dapper figure when he was spotted out and about in New York City promoting his upcoming film this week 'I was hungry': His latest outing comes after finally revealed the …

Keanu Reeves Reveals Matrix 4 Makers Have Resumed Filming
4 years, 4 months ago

Keanu Reeves Reveals Matrix 4 Makers Have Resumed Filming

News 18  

Actor Keanu Reeves, whose superhit sci-fi franchise The Matrix is soon coming with a fourth installment, confirmed that the filming has resumed in Berlin. Keanu Reeves returned to playing Neo this summer on the Berlin set of "The Matrix 4." pic.twitter.com/RtTsLOsyGP— AP Entertainment August 16, 2020 Apart from Keanu, the original cast members of the franchise who will be returning …

The ‘Matrix’ movies stand for transgender allegory, says director Lilly Wachowski
4 years, 5 months ago

The ‘Matrix’ movies stand for transgender allegory, says director Lilly Wachowski

The Hindu  

Lilly Wachowski, the co-director of Keanu Reeves-starrer The Matrix trilogy, says it was her and sister Lana’s “original intention” that the films be viewed as trangender allegory. During a Netflix video interview, Lilly discussed the theory often propagated by LGBTQ activists that the films embodied the experience of a closeted trans person finally realising their true self. “I love how …

'The Matrix' Was A Trans Allegory All Along, Confirms Co-Creator Lilly Wachowski
4 years, 5 months ago

'The Matrix' Was A Trans Allegory All Along, Confirms Co-Creator Lilly Wachowski

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In 1999, an ad campaign for a mysterious new movie asked, “What is the Matrix?” Twenty-one years later, creator Lilly Wachowski is confirming it’s much more than anyone could’ve imagined. In a video for Netflix, Lilly Wachowski, who co-directed the science fiction franchise with sister Lana, confirmed that “The Matrix” is a trans allegory. “I’m glad that …

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reportedly boards cast of Keanu Reeves The Matrix 4
4 years, 6 months ago

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reportedly boards cast of Keanu Reeves The Matrix 4

Firstpost  

A Warner Bros and Village Roadshow co-production, The Matrix 4 is written and directed by Lana Wachowski. Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined the cast of Keanu Reeves’ _Th_e Matrix 4 that recently resumed filming after production was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The film which was initially slated to open on 21 May, 2021 is from Matrix-co-creator Lana Wachowski and …

The Matrix fans are convinced Keanu Reeves is playing John Wick in new film
4 years, 10 months ago

The Matrix fans are convinced Keanu Reeves is playing John Wick in new film

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kerick Howlett on Twitter highlights the fact that both John Wick’s fighting skills could be …

Brad Pitt ‘was almost set to play Neo’ in \'The Matrix\'
4 years, 11 months ago

Brad Pitt ‘was almost set to play Neo’ in \'The Matrix\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Los Angeles: Actor Keanu Reeves's fan-favourite cybercriminal and computer programmer Neo was once supposed to be played by Brad Pitt. The 56-year-old actor, who is having a golden run this award season winning all the major best actor in a supporting role trophies for his performance in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", said he was approached for the first …

Confirmed: Keanu Reeves to return as Neo in The Matrix 4
5 years, 4 months ago

Confirmed: Keanu Reeves to return as Neo in The Matrix 4

India Today  

It was in 1999 that Keanu Reeves brought Neo to life with sci-fi action film The Matrix. Keanu has once again collaborated with director Lana Wachowski and original cast member Carrie-Ann Moss for The Matrix 4. She is a true visionary - a singular and original creative filmmaker - and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing …

Keanu Reeves And Carrie-Anne Moss Returning For 'Matrix 4'
5 years, 4 months ago

Keanu Reeves And Carrie-Anne Moss Returning For 'Matrix 4'

Huff Post  

Carrie-Ann Moss, Laurence Fishburne and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix." Getty Editorial Warner Brothers is taking the red pill and plugging back into “The Matrix,” with stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising their roles for a fourth film in the game-changing action franchise. The film will reportedly begin production in the beginning of 2020, more than two decades after …

Michael B Jordan to reportedly replace Keanu Reeves in new Matrix film helmed by Lana Wachowski
5 years, 6 months ago

Michael B Jordan to reportedly replace Keanu Reeves in new Matrix film helmed by Lana Wachowski

Firstpost  

Rumours about a new Matrix film started doing the rounds after John Wick director Chad Stahelski let slip that the Wachowskis were planning a fourth movie Michael B Jordan is reportedly set to replace Keanu Reeves in a new Matrix movie, to be directed by Lana Wachowski, who helmed the previous three films in the franchise along with Lily Wachowski. …

Will Smith reveals why he turned down Keanu Reeves’ role in The Matrix
5 years, 10 months ago

Will Smith reveals why he turned down Keanu Reeves’ role in The Matrix

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It's well known that Smith was in contention to play Neo, the role that eventually …

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