Published 11:34 IST, September 17th 2020
Keanu Reeves reveals how he kept up with 'The Matrix 4' training during lockdown
Keanu Reeves recently talked about how he maintained his physiques and stayed in shape as he trained to portray Neo in 'The Matrix' during shut down. Know more.
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Keanu Reeves will be making his return as Neo in Matrix franchise with upcoming fourth instalment. production of movie was shut down in March 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Like most of people, Reeves was quarantined at his house. actor recently revealed how he kept up with his training for his character even after being isolated at home.
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How Keanu Reeves kept up with training for Matrix 4?
In his recent appearance on Kelly Clarkson Shown, Keanu Reeves talked about how he maintained his fitness and stayed in shape to portray Neo in Matrix 4. He recalled that he was in Germany and n everything was shutting down when he flew back to Los Angeles and was re for around eight weeks. actor said that he maintained training with people he was working with, in Berlin, where shooting of Matrix 4 was going on before lockdown. Reeves mentioned y h a private gym facility and a couple of instructors. He stated that he kept training during quarantine period for keeping role alive.
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Keanu Reeves will be playing Neo for fourth time on big screen. He debuted as Neo in Matrix (1999). He went on to essay role in Matrix Reloed and Matrix Revolutions, both released in 2003. character was well-in shape in previous three projects and has shown several fighting skills which he pulled off with quite ease. w as actor is making a comeback in franchise after more than 17 years, re would be a change in his physiques. Reeves has alrey proven his action skills in John Wick.
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Matrix 4 will be directed by Lana Wachowski, who helmed previous three films with her sister Lilly Wachowski. cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss, Je Pinkett Smith and Lambert Wilson as y will reportedly reprise ir role as Neo / Thomas Anderson, Trinity, Niobe and Merovingian. new cast reportedly includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Toby Onwumere, Max Riemelt, Eréndira Ibarra, Andrew Caldwell, Brian J. Smith, and Ellen Hollman in undisclosed characters.
Filming resumed in Berlin, Germany, in August 2020, after a hiatus of around five months. It was one of first big Hollywood projects to return to shoot. movie was initially scheduled to release on May 21, 2021, but has been delayed. Matrix 4 is currently eyeing to hit atres on April 1, 2022.
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11:34 IST, September 17th 2020