On the heels of today's news that Neil Patrick Harris has signed on for The Matrix 4 in an undisclosed role, we're hearing that Gotham actress Jada Pinkett Smith is also in talks to return as Niobe...

Jada Pinkett Smith is in negotiations to reprise the role of Niobe forTheactress did not appear in the first film, but joined the franchise as the tough-as-nails Captain of the Logos inand. Her character was the love interest of Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), who will reportedly be reintroduced with a younger actor (possibly's Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) in the role.Pinkett Smith's deal has not been finalized, but we'll keep you guys updated on that front.Lana Wachowski, who co-wrote and co-helmed the original trilogy with her sister Lilly, will return to the director's chair, while Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will also be back as Neo and Trinity, respectively.No release date has been announced foryet.