The Matrix 4 was announced in August 2019, and is now expected to be released by December 2021.
Not much is known about the new film, but it was recently announced that Christina Ricci joined the cast, and Reddit users had a lot to say about that.
The Matrix is a science-fiction action film that was released in 1999 and instantly became a hit, becoming one of the year's top-grossing films, as well as one of the top-grossing films of all time. It produced many memorable scenes, and is still praised as one of the most influential films in history.
Movie buffs, in general, had mixed reactions on social media about the franchise's announcement that they are continuing on with yet another film.
Many agreed that the franchise should have stopped while it was ahead, given that its third installment, The Matrix Revolutions, was rated relatively low compared to the first film.
Indeed, many movie fans have come to a consensus that most sequels cannot top their predecessors.
The new announcement that Christina Ricci has been added to the cast of The Matrix 4 had movie changed the minds of some fans, who excited to see her name on the roster, but even some of those users seemed to still be weary about the upcoming film. Many took to Reddit to express their mixed feelings.
Reddit user HatefulDan stated: "Well, I'm super-definitely watching now. Love her."
User GameOfThrowsnz stated: "I hope the writing does it justice. You can't fix a bad script with great actors."
Another user, DeapVally, wrote: "There is absolutely nothing impressive about names on a cast list if the script is going to be a**. And I will happily place all money I have in the world on that being the case. This will not be a film. It will be a cash-grab."
Ricci joins The Matrix 4 cast, which includes many original actors from the film, including Keanu Reeves, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Carrie-Anne Moss, as well as new faces to the franchise. Some notable actors who are set to make their first appearance in the universe include Neil Patrick Harris of How I Met Your Mother fame, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Aquaman actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Ricci is best known for her role as the iconic character Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. She also received positive acclaim for her roles in Sleepy Hollow and Monster. Ricci is a fan favorite and has won many awards to prove it.
Can she save The Matrix 4 film from playing out like its predecessor? We will all find out when the film debuts in December.