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Transgender filmmaker Lana Wachowski to direct ‘Matrix 4’

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Ann Moss on board for the sequel

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Lana Wachowski. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Lana Wachowski will direct “The Matrix 4” with the film’s original stars, Keanu Reeves (Neo) and Carrie-Ann Moss (Trinity), Variety reports. The filmmaker could become the first transgender director to helm a blockbuster film.

Lana and her sister, Lilly Wachowski, co-wrote and directed the original “Matrix” trilogy which released its first film in 1999. The trilogy earned $1.6 billion globally, according to Variety.

ā€œMany of the ideas Lilly and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now. Iā€™m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends,ā€ Lana said in a statement to Variety.

Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich praised Lana in a statement saying, ā€œWe could not be more excited to be re-entering ā€˜The Matrixā€™ with Lana. Lana is a true visionary ā€” a singular and original creative filmmaker ā€” and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in ā€˜The Matrixā€™ universe.ā€

It doesn’t appear that Lilly will be involved in the upcoming sequel.

“The Matrix 4” is based on a screenplay Lana co-wrote with Aleksander Hemon and David Mitchell. Production is expected to begin early next year.

The Wachowski siblings, who are both transgender, directed the 1996 lesbian mystery film “Bound” together. They also created the sci-fi Netflix series “Sense8.”

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PHOTOS: New York City Pride Parade

Annual LGBTQ march held in Manhattan

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The 2024 New York City Pride Parade was held on June 30. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 2024 New York City Pride Parade wound through the streets of Manhattan and past the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday, June 30.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fourth annual LGBTQ march and festival held in Virginia town

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The 2024 Fredericksburg Pride March wound through the streets of Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride

Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

The senior living and healthcare organization Goodwin Living held its fourth annual community Pride march around its Bailey’s Crossroads campus in Falls Church, Va. with residents, friends and supporters on Tuesday, June 25. Following the march, a drag brunch was held with performances by drag artists of SADBrunch: Crimsyn, Sapphire Dupree and Evon Dior Michelle.

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