During today’s live Collider Connected interview, stunt maestros turned directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch revealed they’re helping out with Lana Wachowski‘s The Matrix 4. Both Stahelski and Leitch were involved with the groundbreaking stunts on the original Matrix trilogy—Stahelski actually doubled for Keanu Reeves—before going on to co-create the John Wick franchise and, in Leitch’s case, direct Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw.
“It’s definitely, from what I know of it, it’s incredibly fun,” Stahelski said. “I think if you’re a fan of the original trilogy you’re gonna love this. Coming back with a vengeance.”
As for their specific roles, Stahelski stressed that it’s mostly conceptual as opposed to a full-on second unit position. This is down to the impressive fact that Lana Wachowski prefers to direct her own action, an increasingly rare trait in the MCU-led blockbuster franchise landscape.
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