Gather ‘round, fans ofThe Matrixfranchise, because new details aboutThe Matrix 4have emerged.The Matrix 4co-starJessica Henwick(Iron Fist,Game of Thrones) has shared new details about directorLana Wachowski’s filming style on the nextMatrixmovie. The fourth installment will arrive in theaters in 2021, nearly 20 years after the third movie,The Matrix Revolutions, was released. Given the length of time in betweenThe Matrixinstallments, it’s no wonder Wachowski is cooking up something new to truly blow our minds — but whatexactlydoes she have planned?
Speaking withComicbook, Henwick opened up about Wachowski’s approach to filming onThe Matrix 4. Of course, Henwick couldn’t reveal too much about the specifics of Wachowski’s new filming style. What these teases do promise is the director is going all-out as she helms this newMatrixmovie solo. According to Henwick,
“There are definitely moments on set where Yahya [Abdul-Mateen II] and I look at each other and we just go, ‘Matrix 4.’ Those pinch me moments. Yeah. Lana [Wachowski] is doing some really interesting things on a technical level in the same way that you know, she created a style back then. I think she’s going to change the industry again with this film. There’s some camera rigs that I’ve never seen before that we’re using. That’s probably all I can say for that.”
I know we’re supposed to be talking about Henwick’s comments on Wachowski’s filming style, but is anyone’s curiosity piqued about Henwick’s on-set friendshipwith co-starYahya Abdul-Mateen II? Furthermore, is anyone else currently theorizing on the possibility that Henwick and Abdul-Mateen II will be sharing scenes together inThe Matrix 4based on them getting to joke together about camera set-ups on set?
Okay, back to Wachowski. Even though we don’t get too many specifics about what exactly Wachowski is doing with the cameras or rigs forThe Matrix 4, the thought of the director working to bring new camerawork into a franchise revered for its incredible and revolutionary use of cinematography (which begins with the masterful contributions ofThe MatrixDPBill Pope) is tantalizing. I have no idea what to imagine when Henwick promises that what Wachowski is doing will “change the industry,” but I’ll certainly have some fun trying to cook up a visual or two until I get to see the final results.
The Matrix 4is currently scheduled for theatrical release on June 08, 2025. Get even more updates onThe Matrixfranchisehere. Make sure to stay updated on which movies are getting a 2021 release withour updated calendar.
Allie Gemmill is the Weekend Contributing Editor for Collider. You can follow them on Twitter@_matineeidle.
