Following in the footsteps of Star Wars and The Hobbit, a prequel trilogy of films has been announced in The Matrix series. Collectively titled “Matrix Zero,” they will take place preceding the events of the first film.
The trilogy will capitalize on all the things that made the originals so great—cutting edge graphics, philosophical undertones, and the stellar cast, most of whom were offered the opportunity to reprise their roles.
The trilogy will capitalize on all the things that made the originals so great—cutting edge graphics, philosophical undertones, and the stellar cast, most of whom were offered the opportunity to reprise their roles.
“It wouldn’t be The Matrix without these great actors,” creators The Wachowskis said. “Hugo Weaving reacted favorably to reprising his role as Agent Smith, stating that he’s generally down with prequels. Lawrence Fishburne will also return as Morpheus, and although it would be difficult to include Keanu Reeves in the story, he has been offered a cameo at the very least."
The plot of the films will draw upon the wealth of backstory in The Matrix Trilogy: the romance between Niobe and Morpheus, the origins of the Merovingian, and the story arc of Agent Smith rising through the ranks from a simple malware program to a full-fledged agent.
The Wachowskis promise that the trilogy will feature bigger battles, cutting edge graphics, and of course plenty of subtle nods to the most memorable moments of the original films for the requisite amount of fan service.
Fan response has generally been positive. Black leather trench coat sales shot up by 40% in the week after the announcement. However, others are worried that prequel films will only spoil the magic of the originals. Many have changed their Facebook profile picture to Jar Jar Binks riding a giant eagle in protest.
The plot of the films will draw upon the wealth of backstory in The Matrix Trilogy: the romance between Niobe and Morpheus, the origins of the Merovingian, and the story arc of Agent Smith rising through the ranks from a simple malware program to a full-fledged agent.
The Wachowskis promise that the trilogy will feature bigger battles, cutting edge graphics, and of course plenty of subtle nods to the most memorable moments of the original films for the requisite amount of fan service.
Fan response has generally been positive. Black leather trench coat sales shot up by 40% in the week after the announcement. However, others are worried that prequel films will only spoil the magic of the originals. Many have changed their Facebook profile picture to Jar Jar Binks riding a giant eagle in protest.