The Matrix Resurrections is hitting theaters this holiday season, though, for the first time, it’ll do so without Laurence Fishburne in a leading role. Since Fishburne isn’t reprising his position, there’s a brand-new Matrix 4 Morpheus actor portraying the iconic character. Here’s the latest on why Laurence Fishburne isn’t in The Matrix Resurrections and who is the new Morpheus actor.
The Matrix 4 Resurrections: Why is there a new Morpheus actor?
There’s a new Morpheous actor in The Matrix 4 Resurrections because nobody asked Laurence Fishburne to reprise the role. This is most likely due to Warner Bros. wanting a younger actor to depict Morpheus in the new Matrix Resurrections movie.
Speaking on The Matrix Resurrections, Fishburne told Vulture that he has “not been invited” to appear as Morpheus in the new movie. Although this is disappointing to many fans, especially with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss returning, there might be a narrative reason for it.
The latest trailer reveals The Matrix 4 Resurrections to be both a prequel and a sequel, so presumably, Morpheus exists on the prequel timeline as a younger character. If accurate, the nature of this narrative necessitated changing Morpheus’ casting to a younger stand-in better fitting the part.
Who is the Matrix 4 Resurrections Morpheus actor?
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Candyman) is the new Morpheus actor in The Matrix 4 Resurrections.
Abdul-Mateen bears a strong resemblance to a young Laurence Fishburne in the new trailer. While some fans might still struggle to come to terms with the new Matrix 4 Morpheus actor, it’s clear that the studio took care in presenting this alternate version. Furthermore, Fishburne also told Vulture “I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” indicating that there’s no contempt on his part.
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