After the final part of the epic of the Wachowski brothers was released, all the actors who starred in the film "Matrix-3" became world famous . The Matrix: Revolution has received many positive reviews and has been nominated for an Academy Award. The popularity of the franchise has spread to all its participants. They wrote about them, talked on talk shows, discussed behind the scenes. The paparazzi followed every step of the newly made celebrities. Even after ten years, viewers call the actors names of characters from the cult trilogy.
The chosen one
The film was attended by many famous actors. "The Matrix: Revolution" only increased their popularity. The main character was played by Keanu Reeves. Prior to that, he was remembered by the viewer for participating in such films as "Devil's Advocate" and "On the crest of a wave." The role of Neo was personally approved by the Wachowski brothers. Kiano managed to perfectly get used to the role of an antisocial computer genius who is tired of modern society. The image of an office worker, whose gray everyday life is no different from each other, appealed to Western audiences.
During the filming, Reeves completely went into the creative process and did not leave the site until he got a successful take.
Critics praised the actor's metamorphosis in the third part. From a quiet employee of a computer company, he turned into a savior of mankind. The image of the cool Neo has found many images in popular culture. Dark glasses and a long cloak have become a kind of symbol. Because of this, many actors made fun of Kiano. "The Matrix: Revolution" finally secured him the image of a fighter for justice, inflicting acrobatic strikes. For the role, Neo Reeves was nominated for several MTV and Oscar awards.
Hugo Weaving - Secret Agent
The main antagonist of agent Smith was played by Hugo Weaving. Critics praised his skill. Prior to this, the actor played only episodic roles. Filming in The Matrix brought Hugo world fame. His character is a ruthless pedantic agent, the embodiment of the pragmatism of the machine. In the last part, he personified evil. Smith tried to understand the essence of human consciousness. However, the lack of feelings did not allow him to do this.
Hugo managed to play so that the viewer believed that his character is just the result of program code, a machine.
Smith's speech at the end of the film became truly iconic. Popularity came to Weaving quite suddenly. The supporting actor became a world star in just three years. After all, immediately after the release of the first part, he was offered a role in another trilogy - The Lord of the Rings. A difficult schedule of filming in different countries (some scenes of The Lord of the Rings were shot in New Zealand), constant flights were hard for Hugo. But he did not leave both franchises, as many actors would do. “The Matrix: Revolution” and “The Rise of the Sovereign” made Hugo the most popular Hollywood actor.
Kerry Ann Moss - Trinity
The companion of the protagonist was played by Kerry Moss. The impudent Trinity has become a real favorite of the audience. In a leather jacket and with a short haircut, she violated the canons of Hollywood beauty. Her image was reflected in the counterculture. Many critics noted not only the acting game of Moss, but also her personal participation in the performance of stunt tricks.
It was least replaced by understudies. And this despite the fact that at the time of filming she was more than thirty years old.
Unlike other protagonists, Moss cannot boast of plentiful filmography. Some critics believe that she remained an actress of one role. After The Matrix, she starred in several films, after which she returned to the serial industry.
Other actors
Supporting actors were also remembered by the audience. Acting Seraphim Colin Chow for a while overshadowed the master of kung fu Jackie Chan. Round rimless sunglasses have become the hallmark of the hero. Lawrence Fishburne, who played the mentor Neo, starred in dozens of films after The Matrix. He is still a sought-after actor.