Laurence Fishburne Tried to Return for THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS but Was Met with Silence

Laurence Fishburne approached the creative team of The Matrix Resurrections in 2021, expressing interest in reprising his role as Morpheus, but they did not respond positively. Instead, the character was portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in a reimagined version of the iconic character. With a fifth Matrix film in development, Fishburne remains open to potentially returning, depending on the script and those involved, as director Drew Goddard brings a unique perspective to the franchise.

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