Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3?

By Azad December 20, 2000 9:18 AM

Actress and martial artist Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) is being sought to appear in The Matrix 2 and 3, according to a report from Variety. It is rumored that Yeoh may play the role that was once supposedly planned to belong to Jet Li.

Li reportedly chose not to appear in the two sequels to 1999's The Matrix because producers were not able to afford to pay him the salary to which he has been accustomed to. Variety columnist Michael Fleming reported that Li asked for about $13 million for the two pictures, but sources said Li was offered $3 million to work for 11 months on the two sequels, which will be filmed back to back.

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RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 9:48 AM

I think this would kick butt. Jet is cool, but so is Michelle! (Also, Patrick Ewing has a little bit of a crush on her . . . so I've heard).

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 11:36 AM

Jet Li is a great action star but 13 million?
Wow!

Give it to the chick. She moves just as good as the guys and has a nicer smile too!!!

RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 12:06 PM

A very smart move by the producers. She's coming off hot from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
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Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 12:16 PM

Though I agree that $13 million is a lot for Li, he does have that cool mystique that Yeoh doesn't though.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 2:26 PM

Hey 13, how about I pay you $13 million to go away.

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RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 2:49 PM

I think it would be a nice change to see a female play a big action role in two movies. This could launch Yeoh's career into the stratusphere where a female needs to be at last.

Why? reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on December 20, 2000 3:07 PM

Why? There was absolutley nothing wrong with this post! He is finally giving us good input.?
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RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by Venturis (venturisventvent@icqmail.com) on December 20, 2000 4:29 PM

Michele would do an awesome job in both parts but 3 mil, come on i think they could offer alot better than that. And as for Li asking for 13 mil, that aint too much for him to ask for compared to what some of the actors, and actresses are getting in Hollywood.

Venturis
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RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 6:37 PM

First, I am not "random shemp". My puter and I disagree on what it should do. Anyhow on with the comment, I think that an offer of 3 million is plenty. I believe that if more movie makers did the same, it might curb the absolutely ridiculous price tags on current actors and actresses. Does anybody really think that they "earn" millions to be in a movie? I think most of us work harder, and longer, and will never see a fraction of their wealth. I haven't seen Michelle in any movies so I can't judge her ability. However Jet is pretty good. Gender aside, if he's to snobby to stoop to 3 million, he probably doesn't deserve it.

RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 20, 2000 8:05 PM

I agree. Same thing with atheletes. Who really needs A-Rod's $150+ million salary? What can you do with 150 million dollars, that you can't do with 10 million? 3 million dollars is more money than most of us will make in a lifetime, so these actors shouldn't have a problem with holding back for only a few months worth of work...

-acheron in disguise

RE: RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by Venturis (venturisventvent@icqmail.com) on December 20, 2000 9:15 PM

Well if you have it, you have it. And Jet thinks he got. And thats why he wants more money. So your saying that if you have enough skill to do something, you wouldnt you push the limits of how much you can ask for?
Dont forget..."The More The Merrier" right?

Venturis

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 7:07 AM

true, I can see your point. And Jet Li is a special case. He does all of his stunts, and he's got a black belt in kung fu (correct martial art, or is it Jujitsu?), so I can see where he'd want more money. But to ask for an exorbinant amount of money just because you've become a big name is unethical. I hope that they're giving to charities or something...

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 9:49 AM

Have you seen crouching tiger yet?

No? I didn't think so.

Before you all start suckin' Jet's dick, you might want to check out the most influential martial arts movie of our recent history. Michelle Yoeh Kicks major ass. For all I care, Jet Li can skip out on the Matrix and do Lethal Weapon 5.

duke

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Posted by Venturis (venturisventvent@icqmail.com) on December 21, 2000 11:55 AM

When you talk about sucking jets dick...sorry buddy but it has nothing to do with that, i have been watching Kung Fu, Martial Arts movies from a young age, got friends that are Asian so you get to see alot of movies that arent released her, like Drunken Master, thats one of Jackies oldest movies, so i'm not judging based on just the one movie, i've seen enough to say hey he's good enough to want more...they could come to an agreement...somewhere in the middle, but when your greedy...
I bet you judge Jackie Chan from the comedic martial arts movies he's in but if you see the ones where its actually serious...thats why i'm saying Jets good enough for the movie, based on what i've seen.

RE: Why? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 12:56 PM

What makes you think, I'm a he?
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RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 1:03 PM

I wonder if the Shaolin Monks approve of Jet's capitalist demands. Although it's probably his high rollin' L.A. manager looking out for his own paycheque.

RE: RE: Why? reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on December 21, 2000 2:16 PM

LOL.. sorry, I meant IT.

RE: RE: RE: Why? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 3:18 PM

Thank, I feel much better

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Posted by Venturis (venturisventvent@icqmail.com) on December 21, 2000 4:18 PM

lol...thats funny. And i'm not even being sarcastic :)

Vent

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 4:57 PM

Cool, hope she gets the job!
Many more dimensions to explore there.
If you don't believe me, go see
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 21, 2000 11:11 PM

jet li was a champion on Kungfu Championship in China, so He is real in martial arts.

RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 22, 2000 5:36 PM

You all must have some serious issues about Patrick Ewing what is it about him???

But yes...I would buy the movie if she is in it...but would like it better if Jet Li was...lol...

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 24, 2000 6:09 AM

YES!! Drunken Master rocks!! That's me and my bf's favorite movie - we were really happy when they re-released DM2 and put it in theaters :) Jackie CHan is the man - Jet Li is great too and Michelle is amazing - but I'm big on Bruce Lee, myself.

RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 26, 2000 1:13 AM

Since when did the Matrix turn into a martial arts movie?
I hope that Matrix2&3 do not turn into some cheap ass Hong Kong action flick. Jet Li's last 2 American movies sucked compared to the Matrix. There is no way that he is worth 13 million for 2 films.
I say keep the whole martial arts thing a small part of the Matrix or else risk ruining the whole vibe.

hercule

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 26, 2000 9:22 AM

$13 million?!?!
Did anyone mention to him that he would just be the SUPPORTING actor?? Who does he think he is? Jim Carrey? What sort of lifestyle is he living that he would require a $13 million yearly salary?! He must be doin' some serious partyin! Damn!
Well, give him another 3 years and he'll be begging to work for $3 and a can of Coke.

RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 28, 2000 2:44 AM

Yeah, your right, and another thing, but no offense, Men's dont need money, women's do (i hate this, but I m a male, oh well), women shop, men not!

no no, wait, fuck this, now let a women stop shoping, and let a man start shooting!

Getting Paid Millions to Entertain reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 4, 2001 7:29 AM

Entertainers, Athletes and even CEO's get paid on the revenue they generate for the thousands of shemps like you and me based on what the market for their talent is willing to pay. Don't ever forget that. It's what makes this country Great! And don't for one minute say you wouldn't do the same thing if you were in the same situation. You'd want as big a paycheck as you could get! Capstone

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 31, 2001 5:59 AM

Jet Li produces all of his own movies and it very good friends with the martial arts coordinator of Matrix. They have worked together coproducing and directing almost all of Jet Li's movies. I doubt there will be any hard times anytime soon for him. There's got to be another side of the story somewhere.

Meted

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 6, 2001 1:48 PM

it must be she has to be in ithem .
in fact she should been in the 1st one.

seen her in her latest one you relize WOW HER SKILLS HER BEAUTY
which new any way as fan of j.chan moves
if there a good she in it

RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 8, 2001 2:36 PM

i think michelle would make a perfect matrix actress, she's good no matter what she does. i like jet li, but nothing compared to chow yung fat or jackie chan. they do know what they're doing though. i have to agree that "the legend of the drunken master" was the best movie ever, and "croughing tiger hidden dragon", michelle just blew our brains on the one, even though the movie wasn't about her!
http://jeb5254@aol.com/john/

JET LI reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 10, 2001 12:17 PM

NOOOOOOOOO I WANT JET LI TO PLAY IN THE MATRIX 2 & 3!!!!!!!!

RE: RE: RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 10, 2001 5:59 PM

I love the matrix and martial arts isn't the main theme of the movie, but i believe that it wouldn't had been as successful as it was if there weren't those super SFX and those awsome fights coordinated by Yuen Wo Ping. The sequels have to maintain the good story telling and good arguments but keep the fighting as good as the first one.

All american movies suxxxxxxx when it becomes to fighting scenes excepting the matrix and some others with many martial artist.

The matrix is the best combination of the artistic side and the entertaining side in a movie.

RE: JET LI reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 10, 2001 10:53 PM

Jet Li's martial art techniques are a bit faster than Michelle, but Yoeh is more interesting, and more fluent in English.

RE: JET LI reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 20, 2001 12:52 AM

Jet Li is the master... There is no doubt about it. If he cant ask for $13 million for two big budget blockbuster movies which would take up a year of his life where he could be making one movie and earnign more, then no on can ask for that much. He was approached for these sequels and crouching tiger before anyone else, including Chow Yun Fat and jacky Chan. There is a good reason for this, cos he is the best! If faggot actors like Mel Gibson can ask for 20 million a movie without any real talent, except being able to speak a lot of bullsh*t, then Jet is definitely entitled for even more than 13 million. Dont forget, even though Jet li played a rather small, villains part in Lethal weapon 4, his polpularity and stardom exceeded that of Mel Gibson in almost every country they went to promote LW4 except (of course) USA. The producers of Matrix obviously want this to be an international blockbuster and not just a Hollywood flick, otherwise why would they be after genuine martial artists like Li and Yeoh? Keanu Reaves poxy attempts to do Kung-Fu with the help of state of the art special effects would satisfy most ignorant viewers, but for genuine martial artists its a different story. You cant put a price on Authenticity, thats why Li is the first man on the list whenever there is a Martial arts film being made. Allthough Matrix is not a martial arts flick, they would want it to look as good as possible. Keanu Reaves or Hugo Weaving trying to convince me that they can do Kung-Fu aint gonna happen, Reeves cant even convince me he can act :p

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 20, 2001 3:24 AM

Jet Li is Wudang member. Allthough his style originated from Shaolin (like most styles) he has no direct ties to the temple. He doesnt need to ask them for permission or approval to do whatever he likes. His on a mission to promote Wushu to the world, if he wants 13 million for his skill, i think he's entitled to it. He owns the Wushu film market so he should be right up there in the big bucks when it comes to marketing his talents. This only so that guys who rent half as good as him cant come in and rip off ignorant American producers claiming they are the real thing. jet has to set the standard so that anyone who wants to follow his legacy has to be able to live up to it.

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 1, 2002 8:49 AM

Yes,I believe you. This movie was absolutely wonderful.

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 1, 2002 8:52 AM

You're right.

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 27, 2002 1:52 PM

then why dont you go out and bye some michell yoeh movies and see for your self, don't judge a book by its cover.

RE: Michelle Yeoh to be in Matrix 2 and 3? reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 27, 2002 1:56 PM

for your information Jet Li does not do jujitsu, it's KUNG FU, GET THE FACTS RIGHT, WUSHU AND SHOALIN BASED MARTIAL ARTS.