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The Matrix 4: Laurence Fishburne “Wasn’t Invited” to Reprise Morpheus Role
The Matrix 4: Laurence Fishburne "Wasn't Invited" to Reprise Morpheus Role | Den of Geek
Laurence Fishburne finally opens up about why Morpheus isn't in The Matrix 4. Here are the details!
By John Saavedra|August 18, 2020|
Photo: Warner Bros.
The Matrix 4 will see the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, with Lana Wachowski back in the director’s chair. Besides Lilly Wachowski, there’s one other member of the original Matrix family missing from the project: Laurence Fishburne, who played Morpheus in the first three movies.
Since the sequel was announced last year, fans have been wondering where old Morpheus might be hiding. Is Warner Bros. keeping his role a secret? Has the character been relegated to a smaller cameo while Neo and Trinity have all the fun in Mega City?
Fishburne has finally revealed why he’s not on the cast list or in the myriad set photos published online so far. According to the actor, Warner Bros. just never reached out to him to reprise his role.
“I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” Fishburne told New York Magazine (via Empire).
Fishburne doesn’t seem sore about it, though. While Morpheus is undoubtedly one of his career-defining roles, the actor said that there are plenty of other characters he’s enjoyed playing and are held dear by fans.
“It is probably the role that I’ll be best remembered for, which is great; it’s not the only thing I’ll be remembered for, which is better,” Fishburne said.
Plenty of rumors and fan theories have persisted regarding why Morpheus seems to be absent from the movie. One report from Deadline’s Justin Kroll suggests that the new Matrix movie will involve a younger Morpheus.
Laurence Fishburne finally opens up about why Morpheus isn't in The Matrix 4. Here are the details!
Photo: Warner Bros.
The Matrix 4 will see the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, with Lana Wachowski back in the director’s chair. Besides Lilly Wachowski, there’s one other member of the original Matrix family missing from the project: Laurence Fishburne, who played Morpheus in the first three movies.
Since the sequel was announced last year, fans have been wondering where old Morpheus might be hiding. Is Warner Bros. keeping his role a secret? Has the character been relegated to a smaller cameo while Neo and Trinity have all the fun in Mega City?
Fishburne has finally revealed why he’s not on the cast list or in the myriad set photos published online so far. According to the actor, Warner Bros. just never reached out to him to reprise his role.
“I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” Fishburne told New York Magazine (via Empire).
Fishburne doesn’t seem sore about it, though. While Morpheus is undoubtedly one of his career-defining roles, the actor said that there are plenty of other characters he’s enjoyed playing and are held dear by fans.
“It is probably the role that I’ll be best remembered for, which is great; it’s not the only thing I’ll be remembered for, which is better,” Fishburne said.
Plenty of rumors and fan theories have persisted regarding why Morpheus seems to be absent from the movie. One report from Deadline’s Justin Kroll suggests that the new Matrix movie will involve a younger Morpheus.
The Matrix 4: Laurence Fishburne “Wasn’t Invited” to Reprise Morpheus Role
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Laurence Fishburne finally opens up about why Morpheus isn't in The Matrix 4. Here are the details!
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Photo: Warner Bros.
The Matrix 4 will see the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, with Lana Wachowski back in the director’s chair. Besides Lilly Wachowski, there’s one other member of the original Matrix family missing from the project: Laurence Fishburne, who played Morpheus in the first three movies.
Since the sequel was announced last year, fans have been wondering where old Morpheus might be hiding. Is Warner Bros. keeping his role a secret? Has the character been relegated to a smaller cameo while Neo and Trinity have all the fun in Mega City?
Fishburne has finally revealed why he’s not on the cast list or in the myriad set photos published online so far. According to the actor, Warner Bros. just never reached out to him to reprise his role.
“I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” Fishburne told New York Magazine (via Empire).
Fishburne doesn’t seem sore about it, though. While Morpheus is undoubtedly one of his career-defining roles, the actor said that there are plenty of other characters he’s enjoyed playing and are held dear by fans.
“It is probably the role that I’ll be best remembered for, which is great; it’s not the only thing I’ll be remembered for, which is better,” Fishburne said.
Plenty of rumors and fan theories have persisted regarding why Morpheus seems to be absent from the movie. One report from Deadline’s Justin Kroll suggests that the new Matrix movie will involve a younger Morpheus.
Laurence Fishburne finally opens up about why Morpheus isn't in The Matrix 4. Here are the details!
Photo: Warner Bros.
The Matrix 4 will see the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, with Lana Wachowski back in the director’s chair. Besides Lilly Wachowski, there’s one other member of the original Matrix family missing from the project: Laurence Fishburne, who played Morpheus in the first three movies.
Since the sequel was announced last year, fans have been wondering where old Morpheus might be hiding. Is Warner Bros. keeping his role a secret? Has the character been relegated to a smaller cameo while Neo and Trinity have all the fun in Mega City?
Fishburne has finally revealed why he’s not on the cast list or in the myriad set photos published online so far. According to the actor, Warner Bros. just never reached out to him to reprise his role.
“I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” Fishburne told New York Magazine (via Empire).
Fishburne doesn’t seem sore about it, though. While Morpheus is undoubtedly one of his career-defining roles, the actor said that there are plenty of other characters he’s enjoyed playing and are held dear by fans.
“It is probably the role that I’ll be best remembered for, which is great; it’s not the only thing I’ll be remembered for, which is better,” Fishburne said.
Plenty of rumors and fan theories have persisted regarding why Morpheus seems to be absent from the movie. One report from Deadline’s Justin Kroll suggests that the new Matrix movie will involve a younger Morpheus.
Y'all ain't about to cancel this movie. 
