Aug 22, 2023
#OnThisDay August 21, 2002
The Matrix Reloaded was mostly filmed at Fox Studios in Australia. Filming began on March 1, 2001 and ended on August 21, 2002, concurrently with the filming of the second sequel, Revolutions.
Aaliyah was originally given the role, Zee, and shot many of her scenes, but not enough to be shown in the film upon her passing (August 25, 2001) before filming was complete, requiring her scenes to be reshot with Nona Gaye. Jet Li was offered the role of Seraph, but turned it down as he did not want his martial arts moves digitally recorded.
The film premiered on May 7, 2003 and would gross $741.8 million on a $150million budget.
