Harold Perrineau says the Matrix sequels didn't boost his career

Harold Perrineau, known as Link, says he thought the Matrix sequels would change his life. “I was cast in the two follow-ups, I thought it was going to be huge,” he confides. The first film, released in 1999 with a budget of about $65 million, grossed nearly $470 million worldwide. Warner Bros. quickly ordered The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions for a combined budget of roughly $300 million, The Matrix Reloaded pulling in about $740 million and The Matrix Revolutions $427 million, according to Screen Wide. The actor even faced tax problems because of his financial manager, underscoring the disillusionment that followed.