Warner Bros. is reloading 'The Matrix'

The studio is in the early stages of development on a reboot of the 1999 sci-fi movie, despite the fact that few fans have been clamoring for one since The Matrix Revolutions hit theaters in 2003. Zak Penn (Ready Player One) is in talks to write, and Michael B. Jordan is reportedly being eyed for the lead role, according to The Hollywood Reporter. SEE ALSO: Bet you never thought you'd see Keanu Reeves ask Jamie Dornan about'Fifty Shades' sex scenes Warner Bros. did not immediately confirm the news to Mashable. Two people who aren't involved at this point, however, are Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the writers and directors of the original trilogy. And given that star Keanu Reeves recently told press he'd only return if the Wachowskis did, you can probably count him out as well.