AQUAMAN Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Lands A Lead Role In Lana Wachowski's THE MATRIX 4

AQUAMAN Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Lands A Lead Role In Lana Wachowski's THE MATRIX 4 AQUAMAN Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Lands A Lead Role In Lana Wachowski's THE MATRIX 4

Exciting news here, as Aquaman's breakout star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has landed a lead role in the upcoming Matrix sequel. Find out everything we know about his involvement in the film after the jump...

By JoshWilding - Oct 09, 2019 09:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Matrix
Source: Variety
It's been revealed today that Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has landed one of the lead roles in the next instalment of the Matrix franchise. The project has already brought back original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, and while Laurence Fishburne's involvement remains unclear, this is obviously very exciting news. 

No details have been revealed about the Black Mirror standout's role, but previous reports have indicated that director Lana Wachowski was looking to cast a young Morpheus so it's possible that's who Abdul-Mateen II will be playing. 

Lana wrote the Matrix 4 script alongside Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell, and production is expected to begin early next year. That means we can probably expect to see it in theaters in 2021 or 2022 and it will be interesting to see how it comes together, especially after the last two instalments arguably failed to live up to the classic original. 

What do you guys think? As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments section!

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tmp3
tmp3 - 10/9/2019, 9:07 AM
This dude's on a meteoric rise. Aquaman, US, Black Mirror, Watchmen, Candyman, the next Aaron Sorkin film and The Matrix? Damn. Gotta respect the hustle.
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 10/9/2019, 9:09 AM
@tmp3 - he's definitely keeping busy , that candy-man really has my interest .
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 10/9/2019, 9:08 AM
like TMP3 said he was a bit wasted in AQ but he a solid actor ... but this is super interesting because are they implying Reeves isn't the lead ? cause it will follow the religious POV they had going of him coming back after revolutions .
tmp3
tmp3 - 10/9/2019, 9:12 AM
@knocturnalzen10 - I think the fact that they say "a lead" and not "the lead" makes me think he'll be #3 on the call sheet, after Reeves and Moss. I hope he's given more to do in AQ 2, he's a solid actor; he's got a pretty prominent role in Watchmen that - if my profile picture wasn't enough of an indication - I'm excited as hell for
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 10/9/2019, 9:17 AM
@tmp3 - oh ok got cha .... and yea i know you're pump'ed for watchman , i'm looking forward to it as well . he has to have a bigger role in AQ2 without question .
toylled
toylled - 10/9/2019, 9:18 AM
"HeS bLaCk So hE MuSt Be pLaYiNg YoUnG MoRpHeUs"

I mean, maybe but there are ALSO other characters he could be playing.. gosh.
Forthas
Forthas - 10/9/2019, 9:24 AM
I think the time for a matrix sequel has come and gone. Plus it undoes the ending of the Matrix 3 which makes a bad film worse.
ElJefe
ElJefe - 10/9/2019, 10:48 AM
@Forthas - I kind of agree ... that was lightening in a bottle ... Keanu was on the comeback, the story was original, the effects were new and exciting. I’m not sure if that can be done justice.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 10/9/2019, 9:26 AM
Looking forward to seeing what sunglasses he wears.
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