Let’s Recast a Film
You know how us film fans always want to recast a film, well today we play the role of producer and this script has turned up on our desk. The next job is to cast the film as if it the year is 2016, the rules are as simple you can’t use anyone who is in the original film however good or bad you think the film is. So without further ado let’s cast this movie.
Film: The Matrix
Original Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
New Cast: Chris Evans, Ken Watanabe, Milla Jovovich, Mark Strong
Why I have picked this star:
Keanu Reeves – Chris Evans – Neo 
Neo is the everyday computer hacker that discovers the truth about the world he lives in and woken up from the Matrix, he must then fight against Agent Smith to take back over control of the Matrix. I have picked Chris Evans for this role because he is able to give us an emotionless action performance but if we want we can have some one-liners.
Laurence Fishburne – Ken Watanabe – Morpheus 
Morpheus is the man that trains Neo in all the extra abilities he will have once inside the Matrix, he believes he is the one that will save the humans from the robot controlled world they find themselves in.
Carrie-Anne Moss – Milla Jovovich – Trinity 
Trinity brings Neo out of the Matrix first, she becomes the partner and guide for Neo in his quest to stop Agent Smith as well as becoming the love interest. Milla would be perfect in this role because she is the ultimate kick ass action woman.
Hugo Weaving – Mark Strong – Agent Smith 
Agent Smith is the program trying to stop the remaining humans using the Matrix world, he can jump between bodies to track down anyone which does lead to a final showdown with Neo. Mark is one of the most reliable in Hollywood being able to keep a straight calm expression which is needed for this role.
Will you be going to see this new version of the film?
Who would you rather see in this film?
13 replies on “Fantasy Film Casting 8 – The Matrix”
I have a crush on both Chris Evans and Mark Strong, so I’m happy with that selection!
In all seriousness it’s another good fantasy film cast Darren, you’re clever at these! 🙂
thanks, if only i added Jeff Goldblum and you would have been happier lol. i only really have one more written up they seem a lot harder to do than i thought.
Lol! He could be Morpheus but I think you nailed that already 🙂
I’m not surprised it’s hard, I’m always really impressed with what you come up with!
i was planning a series of Wolf Creek from around the world, done an Irish one, pretty sure you can guess in one who i picked for lead.
Ah man could I do one?!!! A British Wolf Creek?!!!! 🙂
Irish actor for Wolf Creek lead? Liam Neeson or Brendan Gleeson? Colin Farrell but he’s too young…. we are talking about the Mick character right?
I love this Wolf Creek series idea!!
some how you got all three wrong lol, you can do a British one if you want, i would try and keep it just to one Country so Scotland, England or Wales, you would need that nationality leading an three tourist characters.
PLEASE let me know British? And tell me the Irish actor lol
the Mike character has to be from that country.
WHO IS IT?!!!
What’s in the box? you will find out next week
I’m now thinking it should be Brendan Gleeson anyway 🙂
i might tell you once you have a Turbo Kid review written 😛
Tease!!!! I was only saying that about Brendan Gleeson to provoke you into telling me your far better answer anyway 🙂
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