Christina Ricci Joins the massive cast of ‘Matrix 4’

Keanu Reeves starrer ' Matrix 4' added a new major star to their star-studded cast. Christina Ricci is the new star who was secretly addedin the much-anticipated sequel.

According to a recent announcement from Warner Bros reported by Collider, Ricci is the latest addition, however, just like the movie plot, more information about her character has been kept under wraps.

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Although, the shooting wrapped in November 2020, it is unclear whether Ricci's characterhas quietly been added to the story before, or is involved in additional scenes added during post-production.

Keanu is back as Neo with Carrie-Ann Moss, who is also returning as Trinity. Jada Pinkett-Smith, Daniel Bernhardt and Lambert Wilson are also coming back.

Amongthe newcomers, there are actors likeJonathan Groff, Priyanka Chopra, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick in cast this time.

The movie was co-written, directed and produced by Lana Wachowski, who co-directed and co-wrote the three previous films with her sister Lilly Wachowski.

The first 'Matrix'movie hit the big screens in 1999 and instantly became a phenomenon. A sequel titled 'The Matrix Reloaded'and the third instalment 'The Matrix Revolutions', later followed in 2003. The franchise follows Reeves` character Neo and a series of heroes as they fight against machine overlords who have imprisoned human beings in an ultra-realistic virtual reality.

The fourth instalment of 'The Matrix' is expected to premiere in Dec. 2021