Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II as Morpheus in The Matrix: Resurrections

Agent Smith wasn’t the only big player to be recast in The Matrix: Resurrections, as Morpheus also had a different face in the movie.

Laurence Fishburne had initially portrayed the character in the original Matrix trilogy, though Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II was brought on as Morpheus in the 2021 flick.

Fishburne confirmed he hadn’t been asked to reprise his role in The Matrix: Resurrections.

It was later explained that the Morpheus seen in the film is different to Fishburne’s version, as the new Morpheus is created by Neo’s (Keanu Reeves) memories.