The filming for 'The Matrix Reloaded' begins. Aaliyah was casted a supporting role ("Zee") and this would have became Aaliyah's 3rd film on her movie resume, but sadly she passed away months later (August 2001) which forced production to halt; recasting Nona Gaye as her replacement.
Sadly, Aaliyah did not shoot enough scenes to be included in the final project (like she did for QOTD). Fans would petition for the production company to still use or even release Aaliyah's scenes, which the production company would create a tribute section for the DVD that included behind the scenes footage of Aaliyah in the set (not her actual scenes shot).
Aaliyah's Estate would only release one (1) still shot from the movie set. No other still shots from her work on the movie have been released in 20+ years; the photos are owned by Warner Brothers.
The film earned $91.7 million during its opening weekend and $134.3 million in its first four days, including the previews and surpassed Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones to have the highest Thursday opening. Aaliyah would have been proud to be apart of such a film so huge.
I can imagine the stunning outfit Aaliyah would have worn at this movie premiere and all the movie promos and photography stills fans would have been able to enjoy.
- Keanu Reeves attended Aaliyah's 'Romeo Must Die" movie premiere 3/20/00.
- Jet Li (Aaliyah's RMD co star) was offered a role in Matrix but he turned it down; because he "didn't want his Kung Fu moves digitally recorded"
- The month of March is the anniversary month of Aaliyah debuting her 1st film "Romeo Must Die" as well as be the month she would start filming her last (if you want to include her unfinished film; Matrix)
- Joel Silver is the producer of this film; he also produced "Romeo Must Die".
Wanna Watch this film now? As of Today (March 2025)
This movie has been seen on HBO Max, Prime Video, Roku, and Vudu in the past, so check back later to see if any of your favorite streaming services have it. -- NO, you will not see Aaliyah in the film (via Streaming Service). If you want to see Aaliyah's shots, you would need to purchase the DVD and go to the tribute section to see her scenes.