THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Matrix' 21 years later

Lara WalshSep 3, 2020, 20:43 IST

"The Matrix" premiered back in 1999.Warner Bros./Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

It's been 21 years since "The Matrix" first debuted in 1999.
Last year, Warner Bros. announced a fourth installment of the science-fiction series, which Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are slated to appear in.
In addition to working on the sequel, Reeves has recently appeared in some rom-coms and animated films.
Moss has played an arching role on the Marvel TV series "Daredevil," "Iron Fist," "The Defenders," and "Jessica Jones."
Supporting actors from the film, such as Laurence Fishburne, Joe Pantoliano, and Robert Taylor, have continued to appear in films and on TV.

It's been over two decades since viewers were first introduced to the world of "The Matrix" (1999).

And the series isn't over quite yet — the fourth installment of the Lana and Lily Wachowski-directed franchise is in the works and it's set to star favorites from the original movie, including Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss.

Read on to see what the original cast of "The Matrix" is up to 21 years after the movie's initial release.

Keanu Reeves starred as a computer programmer and hacker named Thomas "Neo" Anderson.

This wasn't Keanu Reeves' first or last movie role. Warner Bros.

The actor has recently had a career revival, which some people are calling "The Keanaissance."

Keanu Reeves has recently been a huge hit with fans. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Carrie-Anne Moss played Trinity, a crew member of the Nebuchadnezzar who falls in love with Neo.

Carrie-Anne Moss had been in a number of movies before appearing in "The Matrix." Warner Bros.

In recent years, Moss has spent more time on television.

Carrie-Anne Moss's career has shifted to television. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

As Morpheus, Laurence Fishburne played the captain of the Nebuchadnezzar who gives Neo the pill showing him the reality of the Matrix.

Laurence Fishburne's performance may have been inspired by a comic. Warner Bros.

Since "The Matrix," the actor has starred alongside Reeves in the "John Wick" films as Bowery King.

Laurence Fishburne has also been on TV shows like "Black-ish" and "Grown-ish." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

As Agent Smith, Hugo Weaving played one of the Matrix's highly intelligent and sentient computers who tries to keep humans from freeing themselves.

Hugo Weaving has appeared in multiple films in "The Matrix" franchise. Warner Bros.

Weaving went on to play villains in movies like "V for Vendetta" (2005) and "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011).

Hugo Weaving has also played a mythical creature in a few films. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP

Joe Pantoliano took on the role of Cypher, a human who'd been freed by Morpheus but later betrayed him in order to get back into the Matrix.

Joe Pantoliano appeared in a lot of films before acting in "The Matrix." Warner Bros.

In recent years, Pantoliano has played Ralph Cifaretto on "The Sopranos" and Michael Gorski on "Sense8."

Joe Pantoliano has also had a prolific film career. Dennis Van Tine/STAR MAX/IPx 2017

Switch, a freed human who was later a part of the Nebuchadnezzar crew, was played by Belinda McClory.

Before this film, Belinda McClory was mostly acting on TV. Warner Bros.

"The Matrix" was the height of McClory's career thus far, but she's also known for starring in "Darklovestory" (2006) and "X" (2011).

Belinda McClory has done work in movies and on TV shows. Sergio Dionisio / Stringer

Mouse, a freed human and programmer aboard the Nebuchadnezzar, was played by Matt Doran.

Matt Doran was a relatively young actor when "The Matrix" came out. Warner Bros.

Doran went on to play Elan Sleazebaggano in "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones" (2002) and Malcolm in the 2006 remake of "Macbeth."

Matt Doran has had a few minor roles since "The Matrix." John Sciulli/WireImage

Robert Taylor played another one of the sentient machines in "The Matrix," named Agent Jones.

Robert Taylor has appeared in many TV movies. Warner Bros.

The actor has kept busy over the decades, most notably playing the title role on the long-running series "Longmire."

On "Longmire," Robert Taylor played a sheriff. Jesse Grant/WireImage

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