How the stars of The Matrix have changed 25 years after the premiere of the first movie. Photos then and now

On March 31, 1999, the first film of the sci-fi media franchise The Matrix was released. The film, created by the Wachowski sisters, still remains popular among viewers around the world, as it ranks 16th in the list of the 250 best films according to IMDb.

"The Matrix has also received critical acclaim, having won several Oscars and BAFTAs. After appearing in the cult movie, most of the actors were able to sink into the soul of the audience and build successful careers. OBOZ.UA decided to show how the stars of the media franchise have changed 34 years after the first screening.

Keanu Reeves

Before the Canadian actor played the lead role in The Matrix, he appeared in several successful projects, including Much Ado About Nothing and The Incredible Adventures of Bill and Ted. However, Keanu Reeves managed to achieve real popularity after transforming into the famous character Neo. For some time, the star was invited to join the creation of action movies and science fiction, but he still managed not to become a hostage to one image. The celebrity appeared in films of different genres, and the success of the John Wick franchise made him one of the most sought-after actors.

Carrie-Anne Moss

The role of the hacker girl Trinity was a real breakthrough in Carrie-Anne Moss's career, and she became an action star. Some of the most famous films with the 57-year-old actress are Acolytes and FUBAR.

Laurence Fishburne

Before appearing in the cult film The Matrix, Laurence Fishburne, who played Morpheus, was already a well-known actor of the 1990s. However, his participation in the media franchise took his career to a whole new level. The actor became the star of Hannibal, John Wick 4, The Witcher, and is currently working on eight more films.

Hugo Weaving

For Hugo Weaving, The Matrix also became a springboard in his acting career. Having enchantingly embodied the role of Agent Smith, he demonstrated his talent and sank into the soul of not only the audience but also the directors. The star joined the films The Lord of the Rings, Transformers, V for Vendetta, The Hobbit and many others.

Joe Pantoliano

The role of Cypher in the iconic sci-fi media franchise has become one of the most famous in the actor's career, but not the last. Joe Pantoliano has played more than 150 different characters, and even won an Emmy Award for the drama The Sopranos.

Gloria Foster

Gloria Foster has become a real star of the films The Matrix and The Matrix: The Matrix Reloaded, but, unfortunately, she could not delight her fans with her performance for long. The celebrity's life ended on September 29, 2001.

Monica Bellucci

The talented Monica Bellucci appeared in the iconic movie as Persephone. The 60-year-old Italian celebrity has managed to build a fantastic career, and her most recent works include Spectre and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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