Fishburne was only 14 when he began filming his breakthrough performance, the first of his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola, which include "The Cotton Club" and "Megalopolis." ...

Key Points Laurence Fishburne was asked on "The View" if he'd return for a fifth "Matrix" movie. The actor said it would depend on who's involved in the project and if he's offered a part.

Laurence Fishburne wanted to be a part of the fourth film in the Matrix franchise, but the team behind the project wasn’t on the same page.

The film marks his first project with Affleck, but Fishburne has admired his co-star’s performances for years. “Big fan of Casey’s work and always wanted to work with him,” Fishburne says.

Movies Laurence Fishburne wanted to be in 4th ‘Matrix’ movie — but was shut out: ‘They didn’t respond well’ By Lauren Sarner Published April 4, 2025, 11:37 a.m. ET ...

Related: Laurence Fishburne says The Matrix Resurrections wasn't as good (or as bad) as he thought it would be Fishburne also appeared in Coppola's most recent project, 2024's Megalopolis.

This isn’t the first time Fishburne has addressed being left out of the revival. In a 2022 interview with Variety, when asked if he felt like he missed out on Resurrections, his response was ...

Laurence Fishburne hasn't seen Will Smith play Neo in the “Matrix”-inspired music video for Smith’s single “Beautiful Scars” with rapper Big Sean. In fact, Fishburne wasn't even aware ...

Laurence Fishburne wanted to be a part of the fourth film in the Matrix franchise, but the team behind the project wasn’t on the same page.

Laurence Fishburne surprised by ‘Slingshot’ twist The actor reveals he is big fan of Casey Affleck and was excited to work with him By rolling Sep 02, 2024 9:22 am ...