Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Lands Lead Role For 'Matrix 4'

Sources from within have informed Variety that Director Lana Wachowski met with various actors over the last week and has chosen 'Aquaman' star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as one of the lead roles in the latest installment in the 'Matrix' franchise. Abdul-Mateen emerged as the frontrunner to join Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who will be reprising their roles in the film.

Warner Bros. announced back in August that a fourth 'Matrix' movie is officially in the works, with Reeves and Moss returning and Wachowski on board to direct and write the script with write Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell. Wachowski is producing with Grant Hill, Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, who will globally distribute the film.

The film is expected to begin production at the beginning of 2020. Plot details are currently unknown and while it was rumored a young Morpheus could appear in the movie, sources close to the film would not confirm Abdul-Mateen’s specific role.