The Matrix Resurrections: New Morpheus, Explained (& What Laurence Fishburne Thought About His Replacement)

Morpheus is one of the iconic figures of The Matrix franchise and even when Laurence Fishburne isn't there to play him, the Wachowski sisters are going to make sure the character appears. Morpheus has long been a favorite character in The Matrix and his role shepherding Neo (Keanu Reeves) out of the Matrix and into the real world, has solidified him as one of the most memorable movie characters ever. His offer of a red or blue pill has gone beyond The Matrix and has entered the lexicon as a meme and even a politically charged message.