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The Matrix trilogy is set to become a series after Warner Bros. Pictures announced its fourth film on Tuesday afternoon.
The franchise’s new film will be written and directed by original director Lana Wachowski and will feature stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising their original roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively.
Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich announced the film Tuesday.
“We could not be more excited to be re-entering ‘The Matrix’ with Lana,” said Emmerich. “Lana is a true visionary — a singular and original creative filmmaker — and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in ‘The Matrix’ universe.”
The film looks to begin production in early 2020 with Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures producing and distributing it.
The previous movies — “The Matrix,” “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions” — collectively earned more than $1.6 billion at the global box office, with the original film celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Correction: This story has been revised to correct the spelling of Carrie-Anne Moss’ name.
