In case you didn’t hear, Matrix 5 is a go! That’s right, we are getting another sequel to one of the best sci-fi movies of all time, but does that mean we could see the return of Morpheus? The actor says maybe, but only under one condition. Fishburne, who originated the iconic role of Morpheus in one of the best movies of the ‘90s, is opening up about the possibility of returning to the world of red pills and reality-bending combat during a recent panel appearance.
During a Matrix reunion panel at New York Comic Con 2025 (via Variety), the Oscar-nominated star addressed the possibility following recent news that The Martian screenwriter Drew Goddard is set to take the reins on a new Matrix film, with the Wachowski sisters stepping back from directing duties. The Boyz n the Hood star didn’t shut down the idea of returning, but he made it clear that he’d only consider it if the new film felt right creatively. Per the actor’s comments:
