Since I'm not a big matrix fan, I think maybe these changes wouldn't make any difference
9 Actors Who Almost Won Roles in “The Matrix”
We at Bright Side imagined 9 other actors that could’ve scored iconic roles in The Matrix and would like to share them with you.
1. Sandra Bullock as Trinity
Producer Joel Silver wanted Sandra Bullock for the film and sent her a script in case she was interested: “We went to Sandy Bullock and said, ‘We’ll change Neo.” She was also considered for the role of Trinity. Instead of making The Matrix, Bullock decided to take a role in Forces Of Nature. It wasn’t as successful as the first film and the movie critics were cold.
2. Jennifer Lopez as Trinity
The movie would look a bit different if Jennifer Lopez had played the role of Trinity. She was also considered among other actresses, including Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson, and Uma Thurman.
3. Russell Crowe as Morpheus
Russell Crowe was offered the role of Morpheus but he turned it down, although the risk was big. Instead, he chose to act in The Insider, Gladiator, and A Beautiful Mind.
4. Sean Connery as Morpheus
Besides the role of the Architect, Sean Connery was offered the role of Morpheus. He turned it down because he couldn’t understand the material, and the role eventually went to Laurence Fishburne.
5. Jean Reno as Agent Smith
Agent Smith was played by Hugo Weaving, but he wasn’t the first actor offered the role. In fact, Jean Reno was also considered. He refused to take it because he couldn’t move to Australia for the length of the production.
6. Michelle Yeoh as Seraph
The role of Seraph was initially offered to Michelle Yeoh. She had to decline due to a scheduling conflict. After that, the character was changed to a male.
7. Jet Li as Seraph
After Michelle Yeoh declined the role, it was offered to Jet Li but he also rejected it: “It was a commercial struggle for me. I realized they wanted me to film for 3 months but be with the crew for 9.”
8. David Duchovny as Neo
David Duchovny was considered for the part of Neo but he eventually took another role in The X-Files: Fight the Future.
9. Leonardo DiCaprio as Neo
Leonardo DiCaprio accepted the role of Neo but then had to refuse: “You know, I can’t go do another visual effects movie having just finished Titanic.” Then Will Smith joined and he rejected it as well.
Which actors could take on the main roles in The Matrix in your opinion? Who would you like to see in the fourth part of this movie?
While Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s bond has been celebrated, a significant moment was DiCaprio’s comment on Winslet’s physique during “Titanic.” This affirmation, emphasizing the beauty of her natural form, reshaped Winslet’s self-perception and amplified her commitment to body positivity.
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