The Wrap has learned that Warner Bros.' and Village Roadshow's highly anticipated
Matrix sequel, tentatively titled
The Matrix 4, has added some serious firepower in actress - and trained Jiu Jitsu martial artist - Ellen Hollman (
Spartacus;
Into the Badlands). However, further details on her undisclosed role are currently unavailable.
She'll be seen sporting an all-new look in the film, trading out her long blonde locks for a shorter jet black hairstyle that bears a striking resemblance to Trinity's (Carrie-Anne Moss) original cut. With the film heavily rumored to feature a younger version of Morpheus, could we also see a younger version of Trinity, with Hollman playing the part? It's probably unlikely with Moss returning, but it's also a possibility that certainly can't be ruled out.
Hollman joins a stellar cast headlined by returning stars Keanu Reeves (
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum) and Carrie-Anne Moss (
Marvel's Jessica Jones), who will both reprise their original trilogy roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively. Jada Pinkett Smith (
Gotham) has also been confirmed to return as Niobe from
Reloaded and
Revolutions, and Lambert Wilson (
Benedetta) is also rumored to return as The Merovingian.
The new cast will be comprised of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (
Watchmen), Jessica Henwick (
Iron Fist), Neil Patrick Harris (
Gone Girl), Jonathan Groff (
Mindhunter), Max Riemelt (
Sense8), Toby Onwumere (
Sense8), Eréndira Ibarra (
Sense8), Brian J. Smith (
Sense8), Andrew Caldwell (
iZombie) and Priyanka Chopra (
Don - The Chase Begins Again).
After helming the previous three installments with her sister, Lana Wachowski will be the sole director on the sequel, working off a screenplay she co-wrote with Aleksander Hemon (
Sense8) and David Mitchell (
Cloud Atlas).
Principal photography is currently underway in San Francisco, California.
The Matrix 4 hits theaters May 21, 2021.
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