In “Matrix Resurrections”, Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss finally reunite, 18 years after the third installment. On this new film, the duo took on a crazy challenge without the help of the stuntmen. Explanations of the concerned.
This is one of the major scenes of Matrix Resurrections. Unveiled from the first trailer, it shows Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) join hands to jump into the void, from the top of a building, in the hope of evading gunfire. . In the film, this moment constitutes one of the striking images of the last act and symbolizes the love that the two heroes have for each other.
In February 2020, while the filming of the film is in full swing in San Francisco, the sequence goes around the Internet. Even if it means toasting a few spoilers, residents are filming this unique moment with their phones. In the videos, two individuals, held together by cables, throw themselves from the roof and everyone agrees that they are professional stuntmen. However, it is not.
Director Lana Wachowski is keen to make this scene as intense and authentic as possible. She wants to use natural light and have her star duo perform the performance live. Without studio and without green background.
“I had to do some work on myself to get to do this stunt”, Reveals Carrie-Anne Moss to AlloCiné. “Are you really going to do this?”Her husband was surprised after a conversation and a few moments of doubt.
She continues: “I loved the whole team who worked to make it happen. We felt we were doing something special. The stunt was done over two days and during the first, we had a very strong moment.”
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Forty-six floors separated Keanu Reeves – 57 – and Carrie-Anne Moss from the ground. In total, the two performers performed between 19 and 20 jumps. “Working together for a common challenge, there was so much energy around us, continues the actress.
We said to ourselves: “Is this going to happen or not?” And in the end, we go for it and take it several times. It was truly amazing.”Of course, in front of the camera, there is no way fear settles on the faces.
“I loved doing it with you Keanu”, She smiles, turning to her colleague with whom she has shared the screen for more than 20 years. Like what, in Hollywood, it’s not just Tom Cruise who can do his stunts himself.
A video of the jump taken while filming:
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