Laurence Fishburne Reveals He Was Rejected for 'Matrix Resurrections' Role

Fishburne disclosed that his offer to reprise Morpheus in the 2021 sequel was declined, but he remains open to returning for the fifth film under specific conditions.

Laurence Fishburne recently shared on 'The View' that he offered to reprise his role as Morpheus in 'The Matrix Resurrections' but was turned down by the filmmakers.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was cast as a new iteration of Morpheus in the 2021 sequel, reflecting a creative shift in the franchise.
Fishburne expressed conditional interest in returning for the upcoming fifth 'Matrix' film, which is being directed by Drew Goddard with Lana Wachowski as executive producer.
The actor emphasized that his participation in 'The Matrix 5' would depend on factors such as the script quality, the creative team, and an official offer.
While disappointed by his exclusion from the fourth film, Fishburne acknowledged its strengths and remains open to reconciling with the franchise's evolving direction.

The Hollywood Reporter