Laurence Fishburne 'not invited' to reprise his role in 'The Matrix 4'?

Actor Laurence Fishburne has revealed he will not be returning to play Morpheus in the upcoming fourth installment of the cult sci-fi franchise '

The Matrix

'.

The 59-year-old actor, who has played the iconic role in the hit franchise, said he has "not been invited" to reprise the part.

The Warner Bros and Village Roadshow co-production, the new project is written and directed by Lana Wachowski.

In a statemet to a magazine, the actor claimed that he has wasn't invited back but wished the team the best for the new venture saying 'I hope it's great.'

The actor also acknowledged that Morpheus maybe his most well-known performance, but it is not the only thing he will be remembered for.

While pointing out that is it one of the roles he will be best remembered for, he also said that it won't be the "only thing" he is remembered for.

'

The Matrix 4

' will see Keanu Reeves,

Carrie-Anne Moss

and Jada Pinkett Smith return as Neo, Trinity and Niobe.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian J Smith, Toby Onwumere and Jonathan Groff are new additions to the series.

Due to production delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the makers are now hoping to release the film on April 1, 2022.