The Matrixis diving into a totally new artistic dimension.Danny Boyle— known for helming films likeSlumdog Millionaire,28 Days Laterand127 Hours— has been tapped to direct a hip-hop dance adaption of theMatrixfilm franchise.The live show, titledFree Your Mind, is set to debut Oct. 13, 2023, at Factory International in Manchester, England, and run through Nov. 5, 2023, according tothe venue’s official website.“Combining the hip-hop choreography of hundreds of dancers with the latest immersive design,Free Your Mindwill take audiences on a thrilling journey throughThe Matrixand into a new realm of possibilities,” reads a logline for the show, which will be the U.K. venue’s first production.CallingFree Your Minda “large-scale immersive performance,” an official release adds, “Using spectacular visual effects, a cast of professional dancers and hundreds of Manchester participants will recreate some of the film’s most iconic scenes, provoking visions of an alternative future.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.The Matrix Reloaded(2003).Jasin Boland/Warner Bros.Boyle, 65, said on Thursday, “You know what it’s like, especially at the moment, you think: what the f— is going on? This is a project where we try to address that … through dance, really,“The Guardianreports.“That’s not giving too much away but it does reveal some of the ambition of it,” he added.According to the Factory International website, the creative team also include composer Michael “Mikey J” Asante and choreographer Kenrick “H2O” Sandy, as well as artist Es Devlin and poet playwright Sabrina Mahfouz.“I’m delighted to be part of Factory International as a starting point for a kind of identity that this extraordinary new building is going to have,” Boyle said in a release. “It’s a space that gives you an enormous amount of potential.“He continued, “It’s wildly ambitious in terms of its scale. In my lifetime, to see a new space like this open is hugely empowering, and I hope the new generation of artists feel that power.“RELATED VIDEO: Keanu Reeves on Working with FormerMatrixCo-Star Laurence Fishburne and Director Chad StahelskiThe Matrixraked in more than $463 million at the worldwide box office upon its 1999 release, according toBox Office Mojo, and spawned three sequels — most recently, 2021’sMatrix Resurrections.That December, franchise starKeanu Reevesconfessed he’d be game torevisit the role of Thomas Andersonfor a fifth time if the opportunity presented itself and the right people signed on.“If she invites me again, I’m in,” the actor said, signaling his desire to return to the megahit franchise on the condition that directorLana Wachowskihelm the film once more.However, Reeves, 58, admitted he didn’t think another movie was in the cards.“I don’t believe so. If I had to cast … a vote, I would say that Lana would not do anotherMatrix,” he said.
The Matrixis diving into a totally new artistic dimension.
Danny Boyle— known for helming films likeSlumdog Millionaire,28 Days Laterand127 Hours— has been tapped to direct a hip-hop dance adaption of theMatrixfilm franchise.
The live show, titledFree Your Mind, is set to debut Oct. 13, 2023, at Factory International in Manchester, England, and run through Nov. 5, 2023, according tothe venue’s official website.
“Combining the hip-hop choreography of hundreds of dancers with the latest immersive design,Free Your Mindwill take audiences on a thrilling journey throughThe Matrixand into a new realm of possibilities,” reads a logline for the show, which will be the U.K. venue’s first production.
CallingFree Your Minda “large-scale immersive performance,” an official release adds, “Using spectacular visual effects, a cast of professional dancers and hundreds of Manchester participants will recreate some of the film’s most iconic scenes, provoking visions of an alternative future.”
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The Matrix Reloaded(2003).Jasin Boland/Warner Bros.
Boyle, 65, said on Thursday, “You know what it’s like, especially at the moment, you think: what the f— is going on? This is a project where we try to address that … through dance, really,“The Guardianreports.
“That’s not giving too much away but it does reveal some of the ambition of it,” he added.
According to the Factory International website, the creative team also include composer Michael “Mikey J” Asante and choreographer Kenrick “H2O” Sandy, as well as artist Es Devlin and poet playwright Sabrina Mahfouz.
“I’m delighted to be part of Factory International as a starting point for a kind of identity that this extraordinary new building is going to have,” Boyle said in a release. “It’s a space that gives you an enormous amount of potential.”
He continued, “It’s wildly ambitious in terms of its scale. In my lifetime, to see a new space like this open is hugely empowering, and I hope the new generation of artists feel that power.”
RELATED VIDEO: Keanu Reeves on Working with FormerMatrixCo-Star Laurence Fishburne and Director Chad Stahelski
The Matrixraked in more than $463 million at the worldwide box office upon its 1999 release, according toBox Office Mojo, and spawned three sequels — most recently, 2021’sMatrix Resurrections.
That December, franchise starKeanu Reevesconfessed he’d be game torevisit the role of Thomas Andersonfor a fifth time if the opportunity presented itself and the right people signed on.
“If she invites me again, I’m in,” the actor said, signaling his desire to return to the megahit franchise on the condition that directorLana Wachowskihelm the film once more.
However, Reeves, 58, admitted he didn’t think another movie was in the cards.
“I don’t believe so. If I had to cast … a vote, I would say that Lana would not do anotherMatrix,” he said.
source: people.com
