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Laurence Fishburne drops bombshell about Matrix 4 snub

Laurence Fishburne explained his absence from The Matrix Resurrections, stating that his offer to return was rejected, and that he wished the team well.
Keanu Reeves noted that the film offers a tool to question systems of control, emphasizing its philosophical dialogue.
A fifth Matrix film is planned, with Drew Goddard as the new director following Lana Wachowski.

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Morpheus Madness: Laurence Fishburne Says The Matrix Team ‘Did

The Matrix drama is still unfolding in 2025, and this time, it’s not bullet time, it’s petty time. Laurence “Morpheus-forever-in-our-hearts” Fishburne just let a little tea spill during his recent stop at The View, and let’s just say…the red pill ain’t got nothing on this shade. Source: Anadolu While chopping it up with the ladies, Mr. Fishburne casually revealed that when The Matrix Resurrections was gearing up back in 2021, he actually offered…

6 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Entertainment Weekly

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What even is 'The Matrix'? Lana Wachowski and her stars address decades of theories

The Matrix director Lana Wachowski and the stars of Resurrections discuss how audiences have interpreted the films for decades.

8 days ago·United States

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Laurence Fishburne drops bombshell about Matrix 4 snub

Actor is getting candid over Morpheus’s absence in ‘Matrix Resurrections’

8 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Laurence Fisburne Reacts to Not Being Asked Back for ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Laurence Fishburne addresses not being asked to return for The Matrix Resurrections – People Meghan Markle‘s new jam is already sold out – Celebitchy Shop the sneakers Cory Booker wore during his 25+ hour Senate speech – Popsugar Lauren Graham reveals the Gilmore Girls storyline she didn’t like – EW

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Laurence Fishburne Spills The Tea On Why He Was 'Not Asked Back' for 'The Matrix 4'

What is “The Matrix” without Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus? Well, we found out back in 2021's “The Matrix: Resurrections.” Despite other stars like Keanu Reaves and Carrie-Anne Moss returning and reprising their roles in the fourth film in the franchise, Laurence Fishburne, who played and helped shape the iconic role…Read more...

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Morpheus Wanted to Return in Matrix 4 - But Got Shut Out, and an Old MMO Might Be to Blame - theGeek.games

MOVIE NEWS – Laurence Fishburne expressed interest in reprising his role in The Matrix Resurrections, but his offer was turned down. Oddly enough, a long-defunct MMO may have played a role in that decision. Whether you loved or hated the story or action scenes in The Matrix Resurrections, seeing Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss return as Neo and Trinity was undeniably exciting. Their presence added nostalgia and star power—but it also highlig…

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