Sense8 star Toby Onwumere has been cast opposite Keanu Reeves in The Matrix 4.
Over a decade after The Matrix film trilogy concluded, Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Neo alongside a cast of newcomers to franchise with the fourth film from director Lana Wachowski. Now, Deadline reports that Sense8 and Empire star Toby Onwumere will be the latest newcomer to join Keanu Reeves in The Matrix 4.
Details on Toby Onwumere’s role in The Matrix 4 are currently unknown, though the film will reunite the actor with Sense8 co-creator Lana Wachowski. In addition to the roles in Sense8 and Empire, Toby Onwumere’s credits include the TV series titled The Book of Dallas and the upcoming film Thorp.
The Matrix and its two sequels collectively earned a total of $1.6 billion at the worldwide box office. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss portrayed Neo and Trinity, respectively, in all three chapters of the Matrix film series, each of which were directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski.
Directed by Lana Wachowski from a script she co-wrote with Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchel, The Matrix 4 stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Neil Patrick Harris. Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick was recently reported to be in talks for a lead role. Production on Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix 4 is reportedly eyeing an early 2020 start date with Lana Wachowski also serving as a producer alongside Grant Hill.
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Source: Deadline
