Neo has decided to visit the Oracle the last time before going back to the real world. Lana and Lilly Wachowski created the original 1999 film, which is now considered iconic in the sci-fi genre.

In all honesty, he's doing better than Keanu Reeves when he was first rising to stardom, and he could probably play Neo just as good as Keanu. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Although he could block a sword with the edge of his hand, he received a small cut, indicating (as The Merovingian pointed out) that he was still human, despite his powers. In addition, Neo (like most "Redpills") utilizes the Resistance's combat programs, which grant combat abilities equivalent to a martial artist with decades of experience. They were led out of the restaurant feeling as if something didn't work. At 15, he played Mercutio in a stage production of Romeo and Juliet at the Leah Posluns Theater. Everything that goes on in The Matrix is pretty trippy, which is right down Franco's lane. Schools Attended: Owen Patterson[5] High School: Central West Junior High School. On the way, Neo asks questions about who she is and what she's told other members of the crew. Neo moved as fast as he could. Kill him." When Neo asks the Oracle about Smith, she told him that Smith is Neo's opposite and negative. Neo tells Trinity to follow the bundle of primary power cables towards the cliffs surrounding 01. The Wachowskis had plenty of actors in mind before they cast Keanu Reeves, but Brad Pitt was one of their first choices to play the character and for good reason. Although he had disciplinary troubles when he was 13 to 14 years old, Anderson went on to become a respected member of the school community through his involvement in football and hockey.

In 2022, the Matrix universe will open up once more with the release of a belated fourth movie, directed by Lana Wachowski and with Keanu Reeves returning as Neo. However, the two Matrix sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, along with Something's Gotta Give and the 2005 horror-action film, Constantine, proved to be box office successes and brought Reeves back into the public spotlight. Neo walks into the government-controlled building, setting off the metal detector in the process. At the end of their elevator ride, Persephone appeared before them, asking them to follow her. As the two left through the Back Door, Neo turned to see Smith walking towards him. Neo, with Trinity and Morpheus, meeting with The Merovingian and Persephone. Adam Driver has already received plenty of comparisons to Keanu Reeves. Instinctively, Neo dodges most of the bullets but is grazed by two and falls to the ground. Joseph Gordon-Levitt showed us that he can certainly be a geeky guy in films like 500 Days of Summer, but he also proved he's worthy of some action stunts in The Dark Knight Rises. Neo defended himself and Morpheus from the horde of Smiths, just as the Keymaker opened the door they needed. Sad song in Matrix about Neo's heart. Anderson found himself naked inside a mysterious pod.

From the beginning of their conversation, Neo stated he believed she was a Program from the Machine World; the same went for her guardian, Seraph. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. "When it was brought to me in the way that it was brought to me, with incredible depth and all of the integrity and artistry that you could imagine, I was like, 'This is a gift,'" Moss said. Neo is a character who's geeky and thrown into battle, and based on what we've seen of Maguire in Spider-Man, we know he can pull that off perfectly. Some theories suggest Neo's decision to sacrifice himself was possibly due to the Oracle's cookies, the belief that the Oracle put codes into the cookies to determine Neo's decision when the time is right, as it was proven that data can be transferred through food when Neo sees the Merovingian's cake at the restaurant. She described these particular programs, as being much more resistant when facing deletion, and would rather choose exile either by hiding in the Matrix or returning to The Source. During his initial rise to stardom, Reeves preferred to live in rental houses and hotels. When it comes to being the chosen one, Daniel Radcliffe is clearly an expert so he'd be an amazing Neo. In the early 1980s, he appeared in commercials (including one for Coca-Cola), short films including the NFB drama One Step Away and stage work such as Brad Fraser's cult hit Wolfboy in Toronto. Neo slept soundly after the long day, as Trinity visited him to serve him food, but, again, to watch him. He refused and demanded his phone call per the usual rights of the accused. However, before he got there, one of the Twins closed the door, keeping Neo in the Château's natural mountain-laden landscape. Leading them to the men's restroom, Persephone offered the group a deal: she would give them the Keymaker if Neo would give her a kiss. Neo pulls her to safety, resulting in an awkwardly silent gaze between the two.

Swamped by requests. They continue the fight as they rise higher and higher into the air. Moss, who portrays the character Trinity in the franchise, said she was as surprised as viewers that another sequel was happening.

If you've seen the movie Split, you'd know James McAvoy is able to pull off a variety of different characters. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. A SWAT officer detects them but is soon possessed by Agent Smith, who grabs for Neo through the wall. When he asked if he had to choose whether or not Trinity dies, the Oracle replied that he had already made the choice.

Turning around, Neo noticed the Keymaker had been shot several times. This lasts until Neo is able to punch Smith strongly enough to slam him into the street at least twenty feet away. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. With help from Tank, Trinity appropriates a military helicopter and flies to the window where Morpheus is held. Upon realizing his choice, Neo confronts the three captains and asks for a ship. The star said she couldn't resist the opportunity. This capability overwhelms him at first after he disables a squad of sentinels, causing him to collapse and sends him to limbo without the equipment normally used by the Resistance. In training for the series, Keanu Reeves' fighting arsenal, as well as the entire cast's, emphasizes Wushu.

A more subtle application of Neo's ability is a heightened awareness of the simulated nature of The Matrix, enabling him to easily detect Agents, Exiles, and other anomalous phenomena (such as the presence of explosives). Realizing he wouldn't last long without a weapon, Neo leaped onto the second floor and grabbed two sais with his telekinetic powers. The program explained he was no longer an Agent of the Matrix and he wasn't sure how any of this came to be. He's rocked the trench coat and proved he's capable of plenty of different emotions in all of his films. Before The Matrix, The Wachowskis only had one movie to back them up and were just beginning to make a name for themselves in the Hollywood world. Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the son of Patricia Bond (née Taylor), an English-born costume designer/performer, and Samuel Nowlin Reeves, Jr. His father, who is a Hawaiian-born American, has English, Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Irish, and Portuguese ancestry. He beats Neo badly and throws him into the path of an oncoming train. Next: 20 Secrets Behind The Making Of The Matrix Trilogy.

September 2, 1964 Mustering extreme strength and determination, Neo pushed upward, sending the Smiths flying. As Neo leaves the station, the train slams its brakes. Neo (born as Thomas A. Anderson, also known as The One, an anagram for "Neo") is the protagonist of the Matrix franchise. Keanu ...., actor played Ted (not Bill) and Neo. Neo observed a nearby cracked mirror that suddenly repaired itself. Keanu Reeves is amazing, but maybe Radcliffe could be even better. It was also used in the subsequent films, on the related website, and in the game The Matrix: Path of Neo, and its drop-down effect is reflected in the design of some posters for the Matrix series. Neo replies, "I'm not The One. The Oracle allowed Smith to assimilate her because she knew when the time was right, she would have to tell Neo this, so he would know that he has to sacrifice himself.

They find the hardline in a subway: a payphone.

Will Smith was up for the role of Neo, but reportedly turned down the part because he thought the movie was too confusing. Neo fights the Merovingian's numerous program guards. Jones approaches to finish his work but before the trigger is pulled Trinity sneaks up and shoots Jones in the head. He has since purchased an apartment in Central Park West, New York City. There were two doors and a lone chair facing away from him. Seraph then opened the door, introducing a new hallway that wasn't there before. Neo and the Architect talk about The Matrix. Using a special key, she took them through a portal directly to the Merovingian's Château. Rama Kandra, Sati, Kamala, and Neo in the Mobil Ave. Rama-Kandra talks to Neo about love, to which he explains that programs too can understand it; that it is a feeling or affinity, not just a word, and that this is what defines it. Trinity joins him for the mission, and after a quick visit to the Construct's armory, the two set off to save their captain. "It was just very exciting. Glad to see Neo's mind is becoming free, Morpheus told Tank to load the Jump program. Cypher advises Neo not to believe Morpheus, but to run from agents just as everyone else does. 20 Actors Who Would've Made A Better Neo Than Keanu Reeves. Morpheus is astonished at her decision, and it seems Neo already knew that something like this might happen. Unfortunately, flying through the cloud cover has also entirely disabled the Logos which falls back toward Earth. When the train arrives Neo attempts to board the train with Rama-Kandra but is stopped by the Trainman, who realizes he is the one Trinity, Morpheus, & Seraph are looking for. His endurance is also finite: when confronted by masses of Smith clones, Neo was forced to escape rather than continue fighting, and upon exiting The Matrix, he appeared visibly tired. Neo runs through the city streets, apartments, and alleys, dodging agents who appear from everywhere. Morpheus offers Neo the redpill and bluepill. Neo from the Matrix wore this type of coat.

Neo is asked for protection by the people of Zion.

With a quick goodbye, the Oracle and Seraph were gone. If there's anyone who can pull off Neo's stunts better than Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise is certainly the man.