Aaliyah Recast In The Matrix Sequals

16 April 2002

After a long re-audition process to fill the late Aaliyah's shoes, "The Matrix: Reloaded" finally lives up to its name.
Nona Gaye, the daughter of Marvin Gaye who was recently seen acting alongside Will Smith in "Ali, has been chosen to play Zee in the two upcoming sequels to the 1999 sci-fi thriller "The Matrix," according to reports. The role was originally set to be portrayed by Aaliyah, who had filmed portions of "Reloaded" before she died last year in a plane crash.
The character of Zee will be introduced in "Reloaded," but, according to insiders on the production, will have a much bigger role in the third installment - "The Matrix: Revolutions". Gaye will begin filming in Sydney next week.
"Reloaded" is scheduled for a May 2003 release and "Revolutions" will follow in November 2003.