‘The Matrix 5’ is officially in the works with a new director
nme.comThe Matrix is in development, with The Martian‘s Drew Goddard set to direct.The upcoming sequel will be the first film in the series not to be directed by Lana or Lily Wachowski, although the former is attached as an executive producer.Plot details have not yet been revealed, but Warner Bros.
Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman has teased that the story will build on the fantasy world without straying too far from what made the series a success.“Drew came to Warner Bros.
with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honouring what Lana and Lilly began over 25 years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters,” Ehrman said in a statement (via Variety).“The entire team at Warner Bros.
Discovery is thrilled for Drew to be making this new ‘Matrix’ film, adding his vision to the cinematic canon the Wachowskis’ spent a quarter of a century building here at the studio.”Goddard received an Oscar nomination for writing The Martian, the sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon.
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