Christina Ricci added to cast of The Matrix 4 with franchise faves Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss

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    While the plot for the upcoming fourth installment in The Matrix franchise has been kept under wraps for the most part, more details about the cast are being revealed.  

    According to a recent casting announcement from Warner Bros. reported by ColliderChristina Ricci is the latest actor to be added to the much-anticipated sequel, tentatively titled The Matrix 4.

    So far details of her character remain unknown but she joined an already star-studded cast that includes no less than five franchise favorites, including Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss.

    Newcomer: Christina Ricci, 41, was added to the cast of the much-anticipated third sequel in The Matrix film franchise, tentatively titled The Matrix 4

    Newcomer: Christina Ricci, 41, was added to the cast of the much-anticipated third sequel in The Matrix film franchise, tentatively titled The Matrix 4

    Since the science fiction action film wrapped principal shooting back in November 2020, Ricci’s role was either part of the storyline all along and it was kept quiet, or she’s involved in some additional scenes during post-production. 

    The Matrix 4 was co-written, directed and produced by Lana Wachowski, who co-directed and co-wrote the three previous films with her sister Lilly Wachowski. 

    Ricci, 41, previously worked with Wachowski in the sports action comedy film Speed Racer (2008). 

    Along with Reeves (Neo) and Moss (Trinity), the cast of originals also includes Jada Pinkett-Smith (Niobe), Daniel Bernhardt (Agent Johnson) and Lambert Wilson (The Merovingian).

    Original eye: The Matrix 4 was co-written, directed and produced by Lana Wachowski, who co-directed and co-wrote the three previous films with her sister Lilly Wachowski

    Original eye: The Matrix 4 was co-written, directed and produced by Lana Wachowski, who co-directed and co-wrote the three previous films with her sister Lilly Wachowski

    Back in the saddle: Lead actors Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss join franchise favorites Pinkett-Smith (Niobe), Daniel Bernhardt (Agent Johnson) and Lambert Wilson (The Merovingian); the leading man and lady are pictured in a scene from The Matrix 4

    Back in the saddle: Lead actors Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss join franchise favorites Pinkett-Smith (Niobe), Daniel Bernhardt (Agent Johnson) and Lambert Wilson (The Merovingian); the leading man and lady are pictured in a scene from The Matrix 4

    Ricci stars alongside newcomers Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra and Jonathan Groff, among others.  

    Most recently, Ricci scored one of the lead roles in the upcoming coming-of-age drama series Yellowjackets (2021) and the Duplass Brothers’ show Cinema Toast (2021).

    She most recently starred in the biographical drama Percy (2020) and 10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up (2020).  

    Familiar: Ricci previously worked with co-writer and director Lana Wachowski on the sports action comedy Speed Racer (2008)

    Familiar: Ricci previously worked with co-writer and director Lana Wachowski on the sports action comedy Speed Racer (2008)

    It’s been 22-years since The Matrix (1999) premiered to packed theaters, and went on to box office glory, earning more than $465 million on a $63 million budget.

    Two successful sequels followed: The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), grossing $739.4 million and $427.3 million, respectively.  

    Production on the latest film began in February 2020 but was temporarily halted for about five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    Massive hit: It's been 22-years since The Matrix (1999) premiered to packed theaters, and went on to box office glory, earning more than $465 million on a $63 million budget

    Massive hit: It’s been 22-years since The Matrix (1999) premiered to packed theaters, and went on to box office glory, earning more than $465 million on a $63 million budget

    More massive: The first sequel, The Matrix Reloaded (2003), was an even bigger hit at the box office than the original, grossing $739.4 million

    More massive: The first sequel, The Matrix Reloaded (2003), was an even bigger hit at the box office than the original, grossing $739.4 million

    After resuming in August 2020, principal photography went on for nearly three more months until it wrapped on November 11, 2020.    

    The coronavirus crisis also pushed back the original premiere date of May 21, 2021 two times. 

    The Matrix 4 is now slated to be released in theaters and stream on HBO Max simultaneously in the United States for a month beginning on December 22, 2021.      

    Last installment: The second sequel, The Matrix Revolutions (2003), was still a moneymaker despite falling off compared the Revolutions, raking in $427.3 million at the box office

    Last installment: The second sequel, The Matrix Revolutions (2003), was still a moneymaker despite falling off compared the Revolutions, raking in $427.3 million at the box office

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