The Matrix 2 Reloaded (The Matrix (DVD))

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Product:	The Matrix (DVD)
Date:	21/03/02 (7 review reads)
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Release Date: Late May, 2003 (maybe something like May 21st, which would give WB a big pre-Memorial Day five day weekend?; moved back from December 25th, 2002; first mentioned as a possible May/June 2002 release)

Title Note: (1/7/00) It's possible that this film may have a subtitle besides just being The Matrix 2. Some of the concepts that could be used in a subtitle include Neo, Zion, The Construct, etc. (5/10/01) Indeed. Corona broke the news that the title will be The Matrix: Reloaded.

MPAA Rating: The first film was rated R, so it is very likely that the sequels will be as well.

Distributor: Warner Bros.

Cast: Keanu Reeves (Neo), Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity), Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus), Christine Anu, Monica Belluci, Daniel Bernhardt (Agent Johnson), Lachy Hulme (Sparks), Roy Jones, Jr. (Captain Ballard), Harry Lennix (Lock), Matt McColm (Agent Thompson) Harold Perrineau, Jr., Jada Pinkett-Smith (Niobi), Clayton Watson (The Kid), Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith), Collin Chou (unconfirmed)

Aaliyah Note: (8/25/01) With costar Aaliyah killed tragically in an airplane accident, it is not yet known how much of her central role was filmed, or if the role will need to be recast. I suspect that if the latter is the case, WB will wait a respectful amount of time (but not too long) before they announce it.

Possible Returning Cast: The first movie introduced several supporting characters that could take on much larger roles in the sequels. They are...

Tank: As the film progressed, Tank's role grew in relevance, suggesting that in the sequel, he could be a major character. Tank is a "pure human" born outside the farms, who monitors their connections to the Matrix. (11/6/00) It appears that Chong might not be returning due to contract negotiations over salary. Over at The We Want Tank Coalition, they're trying to get fans of Chong to write WB in support of his casting. (3/28/01) The role of Ta
nk has been recast with a different actor (whose name hasn't been revealed yet).

The Oracle: Gloria Foster. Here's one possibility... is she really a renegade agent/A.I.? (scroll to reveal possible spoiler) There's certainly hints to suggest it, such as her amazing awareness of the future of events within the Matrix. Another thing to consider is that we are told that the Nebuchednezzar must ascend to broadcasting range; and that Zion is deep within the Earth. Therefore, in order for the Oracle and her followers to be where they are all the time... they would have to be somewhere else besides Zion. How would they do that? Hmmm... (or of course, she could be in a pod... we don't know). (10/7/01) Ms. Foster died on Saturday, September 29th, of diabetes. She had completed most of her work in this film.

Choi and DuJour: Marc Grey, Ada Nicodemou (First off, let me note that I thought for sure his name was Troy, but in fact, he's credited as "Choi". Anyway, my understanding of Choi, DuJour, and their friends, is that they are the crew of another ship similar to the one captained by Morpheus. As such, since they apparently helped out Morpheus in the first film, we may guess they'll be around to help again in the sequels.)

Spoon Boy and the Potentials: Rowan Witt, many other child actors. (1/7/00) Wow, that's a great name for a band. Got a musical talent... grab it, fast! Anyway, Spoon Boy had a great cameo role in The Matrix, and seems like the sort of character we could see in the future, as he matures in his process.) (3/30/01) As it turns out, someone did grab the band name. They're in Indianapolis.

Agents Brown and Jones: Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor (There's not really much to say about them... except that I hope we continue to see them as a pair. Their brief scenes together seemed to show a natural teamwork; especially when they're scared. :)

Cast Member Not Returning: Jo
e Pantoliano (Cypher)

Directors/Screenwriters: Andy and Larry Wachowski (Bound, The Matrix)

Based upon: This is of course the sequel to the popular 1999 film, The Matrix. It's to be followed by The Matrix Revolutions. There will also be Matrix Anime, a collection of episodes by famous Anime directors, released to video in late 2002 or early 2003.

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