‘Matrix’ Sequels In Works

Wed., July 21, 1999

Stephen Galloway The Hollywoo

Warner Bros. is in discussions to make a second and third installment of “The Matrix,” possibly with the pictures shooting back-to-back next year.

Sources confirmed that the studio is exploring budgets and timing in order to be able to green light the films, with Keanu Reeves again to star for writer-directors Andy and Larry Wachowski. No script is in place, however.

“The Matrix,” which opened March 31, has taken in $167.9 million at the domestic box office, making it the studio’s biggest hit this year.

The film drew kudos for its daring use of special effects.

Reeves is about to shoot Warners comedy “The Replacements” with Gene Hackman.

The film centers on the 1987 NFL players strike in which a motley band of substitutes took over for the Washington Redskins and went on to a string of victories. Shooting begins Aug. 2 and is expected to continue until late in the year.

Reeves has no firm commitments after that.

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