Twenty years after The Matrix was first released, the movie franchise is set to return for a fourth instalment with Keanu Reeves returning to reprise his iconic role.
It was March 31,
Lana Wachowski has been lined up to write, direct and produce the movie with Carrie-Anne Moss also reprising her role.
Toby Emmerich, Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman said about the news: "We could not be more excited to be re-entering The Matrix with Lana.
"Lana is a true visionary, a singular and original creative filmmaker, and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in The Matrix universe."
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Lana was also excited about the prospect. She said: "Many of the ideas Lilly (Wachowski) and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now.
"I'm very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends."
The first movie was a benchmark for how action could be portrayed in Hollywood blockbuster movies.
With the story of Neo, Trinity and others expected to continue, it still yet to be confirmed whether Laurence Fishbourne will reprise his role of Morpheus.
Wachowski has enlisted the help of Aleksandar Hemon and Cloud Atlas novelist David Mitchell on the script.
It has been reported that production on the film could begin in early 2020.