I need sequels. Lots of sequels.
Yes, the new Matrix movie is still in development, so everyone can relax.
A little under two years ago, I reported that Cloverfield’s Drew Goddard was signed on to make a fifth Matrix movie, and then a year later, Warner Bros confirmed they were developing several legacy sequels, including Beetlejuice, Goonies, Gremlins, and The Matrix.
When Goddard was confirmed, Warner Bros’ president of production Jesse Ehrenreich said in a statement: “Drew came to Warner Bros with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what began over 25-years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters.”
Cloverfield’s Drew Goddard signs on to write and direct new Matrix movie
Goddard himself said: “It is not hyperbole to say The Matrix films changed both cinema and my life… and I am beyond grateful for the chance to tell stories in their world.”
But since 2024, there has been no further news, but now Goddard, doing the press tour for Project Hail Mary, said in a new interview that the next Matrix is “still in the works. I’m in my writing cave writing. I don’t know how long I’ll be in that writing cave, but whenever I come out, I’ll have news to share.”
It’s just nice to know it’s still in development and, as the first one not to come from the Wachowskis – that includes the terrible Matrix Resurrections – it’s great to know that someone of Goddard’s talent [Lost, Cabin in the Woods, Cloverfield, The Martian] is stepping up to take the reins.
So far, there’s no story or casting details known, though it is hoped that Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne (missing from the last instalment), and Carrie-Anne Moss as Neo, Morpheus, and Trinity, but it’s also possible that Goddard will want to write a story based in another corner of The Matrix with a whole new cast.
Whatever it turns out to be, The Matrix is one of those franchises that we will always want to know what’s coming next.
Thoughts? I know you have them and I wanna hear ’em all!
Warners bosses confirm more Beetlejuice, Goonies, Gremlins and Matrix movies
Source: Screenrant
Marc
Marc is a self-confessed nerd. Ever since seeing Star Wars for the first time around 1979 he’s been an unapologetic fan of the Wars and still believes, with Clone Wars and now Underworld, we are yet to see the best Star Wars. He’s a dad of two who now doesn’t have the time (or money) to collect the amount of toys, comics, movies and books he once did, much to the relief of his long-suffering wife. In the real world he’s a graphic designer. He started Following the Nerd because he was tired of searching a million sites every day for all the best news that he loves and decided to create one place where you can go to get the whole lot. Secretly he longs to be sitting in the cockpit of his YT-1300 Corellian Transport ship with his co-pilot Chewie, roaming the universe, waiting for his next big adventure, but feels just at home watching cartoons with his kids….
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