The Matrix is a sci-fi classic we all want to see make a return, and acclaimed screenwriter Zak Penn has provided an update into the future of the Matrix universe.

You might notice Zak’s name on the writers list for Steven Spielberg’s latest ambitious blockbuster Ready Player One, which has already gained some huge praise, especially considering the large amounts of criticism it’s come under prior to release.

Zak penn, throughout his career so far has also made his mark on the superhero/SciFi  genre, working on: X2: X-Men United, Elektra, X-Men: The Last Stand, The Incredible Hulk and The Avengers. 

When he recently spoke to ScreenRant, the screenwriter spoke about bringing back The Matrix, which is a passion project of his that he ‘desperately’ wants to see on the screen.

“I’ve been working on Matrix right now.” Zak Penn said  “Which is in…a phase right now. That’s a franchise I desperately want to see brought back and, I can’t go in to too much detail, but I’ve been harassing Warner Bros. for years to try to get it going again so that’s one thing I’m working on and I’ve been working on a bunch of other things too.

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He continued, comparing the fantasy universe in The Matrix to The OASIS, a world that he most recently worked on when writing Ready Player One.  “I will fight people who don’t under…look, I think OASIS (the interconnected virtual space in Ready Player One) is similar, both the Matrix and OASIS are similar in that they are brilliant ideas for universes. And they are not, you know, when it came out about Matrix, people were like ‘Oh no, there going to reboot Matrix’ I was like, Why, I’m not insane. I mean, the Matrix is still one of my favorite…they’d re-release The Matrix and people would go see it.”

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Remember to stay connected, we’ll definitely bring more Matrix news as it comes. If you’re a big fan, you’ll be happy to know that Warner bros are releasing an updated 4K version on the original movie out this Spring – something to look forward to!

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