Overview

• Speaking at a New York Comic Con reunion panel, Fishburne said he would only reprise Morpheus if the new film is great and if his return "makes sense."
• Fishburne revealed he reached out about The Matrix Resurrections but was not invited back after contacting Lana Wachowski.
• Industry reports say Drew Goddard is attached to write and direct the next installment, with Lana Wachowski expected to serve as an executive producer.
• Fishburne has not been approached for the new project, and casting details beyond early reporting remain unconfirmed.
• Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II portrayed a new version of Morpheus in 2021’s Resurrections, a choice that continues to shape expectations for future casting.