The Matrix fever was evident at Cannes, where the sequel premiered with a lot of fanfare.

Members of the The Matrix: Reloaded team -- (left to right) Karyn Fields, Joel Silver, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gina Torres, Laurence Fishburne, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Keanu Reeves -- thrilled the ecstatic crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.

Producer Silver apologised for the absence of the directors, Larry and Andy Wachowski. He explained that they were busy with the post-production of the final Matrix film Revolutions, which is scheduled for release on November 5.

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