"We could do a prequel and a sequel to this episode or two prequels or two sequels. The story and characters lend themselves to any number of permutations and combinations." - Andy Wachowski (on the possibilities of more Matrix movies) Source: Calgary Sun

Keanu Reeves will reappear as Neo in two Matrix sequels.
Warner Brothers, the studio that produced the blockbuster film has agreed to a multi-million dollar deal for the two sequels.

The Wachowski Brothers, who directed and wrote The Matrix, have long hinted that the movie was to be a trilogy. The storyline in the first sequel will pick up where the first film ends.
Speculations has the second film ending with a cliff-hanger, like Empire Strikes Back did before Return of the Jedi. The films will be shot back-to-back in Sydney, Australia, just like the first film.
While a back-to-back shooting schedule is nothing new for a series -- the release schedule for the two remaining Matrix films will be quite unusual.
The films will be released back-to-back as well, within few months of each other.

While there are no confirmed plot lines for the new films, one rumour has it that the world that Neo and Morpheus think is real is also a construct of the Matrix. But, again, that is just a rumour.

Added 29th of January.
Bill Pope was unhappy with being away from his family for the 9 months it took to shoot the original Matrix. With the film’s sequels shooting back-to-back, there is some pressure from Pope for the productions to be moved Stateside. Now there’s speculation the sequels will shoot in Los Angeles after all.

Keanu Reeves will be embarking next winter on a 250-day shoot with Larry and Andy Wachowski on back-to-back sequels of The Matrix.

Added 13th of August.
According to Total Film (issue 44, sept 2000) the stars of the Matrix sequels will be:

  • Keanu Reeves
  • Carrie - Anne Moss
  • Laurence Fishburne
  • Jet Li (not confirmed yet but he is in negotiations)
  • Hugo Weaving
  • Marcus Chong

    The expected releases of the two sequels have been planned to Christmas 2002 and Summer 2003.

    The earlier rumours about a possible prequel has been forgotten (at least for now). The sequels will focus on how Neo and co´s attempt to journey to Zion.
    Also hinted at are Neo´s superhuman abilities. Producer, Joel Silver: "In the sequels, you´re going to see that Neo has superhuman powers, and they can really do what they´ve always wanted to do."

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