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    The Matrix 4: Every New Actor Cast In Resurrections


    Ahead of its release at the tail end of 2021, the full cast for The Matrix 4 has now been revealed: here's everyone involved in Resurrections and who they could be playing. Later this year, the Matrix universe will open up once more with the release of a belated fourth movie, directed by Lana Wachowski and with Keanu Reeves returning as Neo. Despite the Wachowskis' assertions in the wake of the release of The Matrix Revolutions that they had no desire to make another entry and the greenlighting of a spin-off from Zak Penn, the fourth installment in the high-concept sci-fi series will land almost two decades after the trilogy ended.

    For all of the rumors about reboots and spin-offs, The Matrix: Resurrections will be a continuation, and joining the Chosen One will be original trilogy stars Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, Lambert Wilson as The Merovingian, and Jada Pinkett-Smith who is set to once more play Niobe. There have also been confirmations that neither Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith) or Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus) will return to reprise their roles, while Joe Pantoliano's attempts to revive Cypher apparently fell on deaf ears. The first trailer suggests a sort of reboot, with Neo unaware of his past, but haunted by deja vu.

    Those returning stars will not be the only cast members, of course, and director Lana Wachowski's promise that The Matrix 4 will be "absolutely crazy" will be delivered in part by a raft of new actors and, presumably, wholly new characters. Though, if rumors are to be believed, there may be some familiar names attached to the incoming actors. But who are the new stars who have been cast?

    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II As Morpheus


    Watchmen star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined the cast of The Matrix Resurrections in October 2019 in what was called an unknown lead role after Lana Wachowski spent several days meeting with potential actors. After breaking out in Netflix's The Get Down, Abdul-Mateen went onto roles in the likes of The Greatest Showman, Aquaman, Watchmen, Candyman and the upcoming sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

    Quite who he's playing in The Matrix 4 has been a matter of serious debate, with early persistent rumors that he would be playing a young Morpheus in Fishburne's absence countered by claims that he would only be linked to the character as either a son or nephew. The first trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections settled the matter by confirming that Mateen will be playing Young Morpheus after all, after he was shown seemingly guiding Neo out of his ignorance to the Matrix. With Fishburne reportedly having not been asked back for The Matrix 4, it remains to be seen why exactly the sequel's plot requires a younger version of the iconic human resistance leader.

    Neil Patrick Harris


    Having gained plaudits as not one but three separate great TV characters (Doogie Howser, Barney Stinson, and Count Olaf), Neil Patrick Harris joined the cast of The Matrix Resurrections as its second new addition in October 2019. Again, his role was, inevitably, kept under wraps, but the trailer revealed that Harris would be playing Keanu Reeves' character Thomas' therapist within the Matrix simulation. Presumably there will be more to his character.

    Harris has been tied up with making A Series Of Unfortunate Events for Netflix in recent years but has sporadically appeared in films, including A Million Ways To Die In The West, Gone Girl and Downsizing to somewhat varied responses. He has The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent opposite Nic Cage coming up as well as Anita, the biopic focused on former beauty queen and singer Anita Bryant. As for who he's really playing, one theory, based on his work as Count Olaf, suggests that Neil Patrick Harris will be playing the villain of The Matrix 4, perhaps as a replacement for the absent Agent Smith. Could his role as therapist be hiding his control over Neo? He certainly does seem to be dismissive of Neo's concerns.

    Jessica Henwick


    Iron Fist's Jessica Henwick was the third in a quick-fire round of casting announcements in October 2019, joining The Matrix Resurrections in another unnamed role. Given her history playing Colleen Wing for Netflix's MCU arm, logic would point towards her playing an action-oriented character.

    The casting announcement suggested Henwick's would be a lead role, with some buzz of her being a "Neo-like character", so it may be that she and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II lead The Matrix 4 initially in the absence of Keanu Reeves' Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss' Trinity, who are presumably still dead. She sports a white rabbit tattoo in the trailer, suggesting she might be part of Neo's journey of discovery. Henwick's break came in Iron Fist, and after a quiet period following that show's cancellation, she appeared in Underwater opposite Kristen Stewart and jointed the monster fight for 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. She's also been added to the predictably star-studded cast of hotly anticipated sequel Knives Out 2.

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas


    Quantico breakout star Priyanka Chopra Jonas is another of the new intake of actors for The Matrix 4 and, again, details on her role are under wraps for now. However, no firm mention of her being a lead character accompanied her announcement. Chopra Jonas made history starring in Quantico, as the first Indian-born actor to star in the lead of a primetime network series. Her work drew considerable acclaim and a People's Choice Award. Of course, Quantico followed a lengthy career in Indian film, so she was by no means a rookie.

    Her success also led to a role in Amazon TV show Citadel opposite Richard Madden, which had threatened to stop her accepting the part in The Matrix 4. Scheduling conflict worked out, she is free to join the cast in a mystery role. Based on The Matrix Resurrections trailer though, many are theorizing that she plays a grown-up version of Sati, who played a vital role in rebooting the Matrix at the end of Revolutions. If that's true, she's probably the new incarnation of the Oracle, and can help Neo once again learn his true destiny.
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    Jonathan Groff


    In December 2019, Hamilton star Jonathan Groff joined the cast of The Matrix 4 in another unnamed role. Groff also voiced Kristoff in Disney's Frozen franchise, even extending to the Kingdom Hearts 3 video game. The two Disney-linked hits coupled with his lead performance in Mindhunter make him a hot property even with limited movie credits to his name.

    Perhaps given his involvement in Mindhunter and the nature of his rather clipped performance as Holden Ford on the Netflix show, there are some rumors that Groff is again taking an agency route for a new take on Agent Smith. Previous Smith incumbent Hugo Weaving was due to return, but a scheduling conflict put paid to that, so there should be some question over the character's continued involvement. And since Smith can appear in any form, the possibility that he'll be played by one of the new cast is high. Still, some also believe he might a new version of The Architect. That would be a significant departure for Jonathan Groff from Frozen, but he has played a villain of sorts before in Glee, and his work in Mindhunter and The Normal Heart proves he has the acting chops required.

    Christina Ricci


    Back in June 2021, The Addams Family and Casper star Christina Ricci was added to the cast of The Matrix Resurrection in a mystery role. Speculation on her role has ranged as widely as her being an in-universe representative of distributing studio Warner Bros., in line with rumors that the belated sequel is embracing meta fiction for its plot. Ricci is of course no stranger to working with the Wachowski's, having played Trixie in their 2008 movie revamp of Speed Racer.

    Toby Onwumere


    Teaming back up with Lana Wachowski after working with her on Sense8, Toby Onwumere also joined the cast of The Matrix Resurrections in December 2019 with the report once more citing an unknown role. He's somewhat less well-established than the other cast members revealed so far, but also played the recurring role of Kai on the fifth season of Empire. In purely speculative terms, if there is indeed a time travel element, perhaps Lana Wachowski has sought to cast younger versions of Morpheus' Nebuchadnezzar crew. That would place Onwumere nicely as a possibility for the younger Dozer, previously played by Anthony Ray Parker in The Matrix. Alternatively, of course, he could play one of Dozer's two children.

    Max Riemelt


    Another Sense8 alumnus, German actor Max Riemelt will reteam up with Lana Wachowski in The Matrix 4 for another unconfirmed role. He's had a long career in Germany across both television and film as an actor and director, and recently starred in BBC war drama World On Fire opposite Sean Bean.

    Eréndira Ibarra


    Like The Matrix 4 co-stars Max Riemelt and Toby Onwumere, Eréndira Ibarra joins the cast in another Sense8 reunion with director Lana Wachowski. The Mexico-born actor is also in an unnamed role, having played Daniela Velázquez in the first and second seasons of Sense8.
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    Brian J. Smith


    Also from Sense8, Brian J. Smith reunites with director Lana Wachowski on The Matrix Resurrections, having starred on the Netflix show as Chicago police officer Will Gorski. If nothing else, it's very clear that director Lana Wachowski feels loyalty toward her Sense8 cast. Again veiled behind an undisclosed role so far, Smith is another to have starred in the BBC's World On Fire, as well as in Bourne franchise offshoot Treadstone, and appeared in Quantico alongside The Matrix 4 co-star Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

    Andrew Caldwell


    Former Hannah Montana and iZombie star Andrew Caldwell joins The Matrix 4 in an unspecified role, having recently starred in Eli Roth produced thriller Haunt and little-seen sequel Unbroken: Path to Redemption. While never a leading man, Caldwell has a lengthy resume, mostly on TV, including guest spots on How I Met Your Mother and American Vandal.

    Ellen Hollman


    Having starred mostly in supporting roles on television and in movies including Spartacus, Road House 2, and The Scorpion King 4, Ellen Hollman comes to The Matrix 4 as the least recognizable of the new cast members. She did recently appear in the acclaimed Hulu movie Love and Monsters though, which also included Matrix 4 co-star Jessica Henwick, suggesting that Hollman's star is already on the rise. Her role too is currently under wraps.

    Telma Hopkins


    Telma Hopkins was quietly added to the cast, again in an unnamed role. She's a veteran of TV having previously appeared in Family Matters and its revival, and The Young & The Restless. If the suggestion that The Matrix Resurrections is recasting several characters, Hopkins would fit the bill for playing the Oracle, presuming Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Sati isn't already filling that role.

    The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
    Release Date: Dec 22, 2021
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