Published 16:29 IST, August 18th 2020

Laurence Fishburne reveals he was 'not invited' to be in 'The Matrix 4'; Read here

Laurence Fishburne disclosed that he was not asked to appear in 'The Matrix 4' with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. Read to know what he said.

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Laurence Fishburne played Morpheus in original Matrix trilogy. He received much appreciation for his performances. However, actor will t be seen in upcoming part of series,  Matrix 4. w Fishburne has revealed reason why.

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Laurence Fishburne says he was t invited for ' Matrix 4'

In a recent interview with New York Magazine via Wrap, Laurence Fishburne talked about appearing in Matrix franchise and t being a part of fourth instalment. actor said that he is t a part of Matrix 4 as he has “t been invited,” by makers to reprise his role. He jokingly said that maybe that will make him write ar play. However, Fishburne wished team of fourth chapter well. He hopes that movie turns out to be great.

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Although, Laurence Fishburne will t appear in Matrix 4, he clarified that he is grateful to have been a part of franchise. He said that it is probably role that he will be best remembered for, which is “great” as per him. actor mentioned that it is even better because character will t be only thing he will be remembered for, as he has done a number of popular films.

Laurence Fishburne explained his Morpheus character and stated that it is a mixture of several well-kwn fictional characters and real personalities. He said that with character he got powers like Star Wars’ Darth Ver and Obi-Wan in each hand. actor ded that he got Bruce Lee and Muhamm Ali shuffled in re, and he has got Kung Fu.

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It is unclear why Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus is t a part of Matrix 4. One possible reason is speculated to be that his character was killed off in computer game ' Matrix Online', which Lana Wachowski has given rights to be a continuation of film’s storyline.

However, only gamers would be familiar with those storylines, and it quite easy to bring any character in fourth instalment. It is also to be ted that Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, both seemingly died in Matrix Revolutions, but are still coming back.

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Matrix 4 is co-written and helmed by Lana Wachowski, who h co-directed previous three films with her sister Lilly Wachowski. Along with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, Je Pinkett Smith and Lambert Wilson will also reportedly reprise ir role as Niobe and Merovingian.

new cast 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. film 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.

16:29 IST, August 18th 2020