‘I, too, was living a double life’: Why trans fans connect to ‘The Matrix’

Illustration showing a person gazing into a glowing green Matrix. Their reflection smiles lovingly back.

Long before writers Lilly and Lana Wachowski confirmed that the original film was written as a trans allegory, fans connected to its themes of self-actualization.

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Long before writers Lilly and Lana Wachowski confirmed that the original film was written as a trans allegory, fans connected to its themes of self-actualization.