New Matrix movie likely to start filming in 2020

Keanu Reeves in the Matrix. A new movie in the franchise has been a hot rumour for years but there may be some truth to the latest one. Photo / Supplied

A new Matrix movie has been a hot rumour for years but there may be some truth to the latest one.

Discussing Film says it has confirmed series directors the Wachowskis are on board to direct a new film.

The sisters skyrocketed to fame with The Matrix in 1999 and wrote and directed both sequels; Reloaded and Revolutions.

It's understood Zak Penn will write the screenplay, Black Panther actor Michael B Jordan will star in it and Jordan's Outlier Society Productions and Warner Bros will produce the film.

I can’t comment on #matrix yet except to say it’s all possible. And I’m excited. But it’s Hollywood so don’t believe it til the cameras roll

— Zak Penn (@zakpenn) May 10, 2019

Mr Penn wrote on May 10 that a new Matrix film was "possible" and he was excited for it.

"But it's Hollywood so don't believe it til the cameras roll," he wrote on Twitter.

He also firmly added that claims of a 'reboot' were misreported.

Discussing Film claims the new Matrix movie will start production in early 2020 in Chicago.

The news comes as Matrix star Keanu Reeves enjoys his career resurgence with fans dubbing him "the most wholesome person alive".

More than 70,000 fans have joined a bid for the actor to be named this year's Time Magazine's Person of the Year.

2019 has been massive for Reeves with performances in John Wick 3: Parabellum, Always Be My Maybe and Toy Story 4.

It was recently reported Reeves opted to give millions in his earnings from The Matrix sequels to the special effects team, because he felt they deserved it more.

He also reportedly gave a Matrix set worker $20,000 to help with family troubles.

It's claimed its been dubbed "project ice cream" and the original film's art director, Hugh Bateup, is on board. Bateup has been contact for comment.