I thought it was originally meant to be out at the same time as 'Episode II: Attack of the Clones' so I'm disappointed that it's now going to be another year.
Italian actress Monica Bellucci (Brotherhood of the Wolf) has signed on for a role in the upcoming Matrix sequels because she was such a fan of the first film. "I wanted to be part of it, because I love the first one," Bellucci said in an interview. "It was a really good movie, and it's great to work with people like [writer/directors Andy and Larry] Wachowski. ... I loved [the brothers' previous film] Bound, and for me, I'm Italian, so it's great to have the possibility to work in Italy, France and America."
At least we have titles for the sequels now.
Belluci's role in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions has been kept under wraps, and she declined to discuss the part or her physical preparation for it. "I'm sorry, I can't say anything about Matrix," she said. "It's a very secretive project. It's going to come out in one year, so it's too soon to talk about."