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Laurence Fishburne Reveals Rejected Offer to Reprise Morpheus in 'Matrix 4'

The actor disclosed on 'The View' that his attempt to return for 'The Matrix Resurrections' was declined, but he remains open to joining the fifth installment.

1999 Laurence Fishburne stars in "The Matrix."
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Overview

  • Laurence Fishburne confirmed he offered to reprise his iconic role as Morpheus in 'The Matrix Resurrections,' but the filmmakers declined his proposal.
  • Fishburne shared this update during an appearance on 'The View,' adding that the filmmakers 'didn't respond well' to his offer.
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portrayed a new version of Morpheus in the 2021 film, marking a creative shift in the franchise's narrative approach.
  • Fishburne expressed openness to returning for the upcoming fifth Matrix installment, contingent on the script quality and creative team involvement.
  • The fifth Matrix film, directed by Drew Goddard and executive produced by Lana Wachowski, is currently in development with no casting announcements yet.