The Matrix: 10 Actors Who Almost Appeared In The Original Trilogy

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Many now massively famous actors were considered to appear in the original The Matrix trilogy, but their involvement did not pan out for one reason or another. When the Wachowskis set out to create their milestone cyberpunk action movie, they considered many different actors in their mission to find the best possible choice for every character.

9 Johnny Depp Lost the role of Neo to Keanu Reeves. Close While Depp might have been the first choice, the fact that he was never offered the role of Neo was doubtlessly in the movie's best interest. The Wachowskis did eventually end up with their less famous star with Carrie-Anne Moss, who had only made brief appearances in a series of TV shows and starred in some under-the-radar movies at the time. While Moss is now inextricably linked with The Matrix, Jackson's presence might have made the movie a completely different cultural touchstone.

Given his performance as a history buff who is a constant exposition tool in National Treasure later on, Cage might have been good for the role of Morpheus as well. However, there is no indication that he was ever considered for this part. Cage's movies that came out in 1999 are 8MM and Bringing Out the Dead, to inevitably be overshadowed by The Matrix.

4 Sean Connery Turned down the role of the Architect. Close Muddled reports said that Sean Connery was considered for the role of Morpheus at one point or another. Connery actually turned down the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded, which eventually went to Helmut Bakaitis . Connery’s decision partially lives in infamy because he also turned down The Lord of the Rings around the same time.

2 Michelle Yeoh Turned down the role of Seraph due to other commitments. Close It is rare that fans of an iconic movie like The Matrix would ever consider anyone else to play their favorite character, but Yeoh would have been spectacular as Seraph.

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