History Creator / TheWachowskis

They're perhaps best known as the creators of the {{Cyberpunk}} franchise ''Franchise/TheMatrix'', having written, directed, and executive produced all four of its cinematic entries and two video games, [[VideoGame/EnterTheMatrix including one with 40 minutes of live-action footage]]. Other works they had a hand in creating include ''Film/VForVendetta'', ''Film/CloudAtlas'', ''Film/JupiterAscending'', and ''Series/Sense8'', the latter of which was their television debut.

Lana Wachowski (born June 21, 1965) and Lilly Wachowski (born December 29, 1967), known together as The Wachowskis[[note]]sometimes called The Wachoski sisters, formerly the Wachowski Brothers prior to Lana's transition[[/note]], are American film directors, screenwriters, video game directors, and producers of Polish descent.

Lana Wachowski (formerly Larry Wachowski, born June 21, 1965) and Lilly Wachowski (formerly Andy Wachowski, born December 29, 1967), known together as the Wachowskis[[note]]formerly the Wachowski Brothers prior to Lana's transition[[/note]], are American film directors, screenwriters, video game directors, and producers of Polish descent.

Lana and Lilly are notable for both being UsefulNotes/{{transgender}} women, having transitioned as adults later into their careers--notably, Lana openly transitioned following the release of ''Film/SpeedRacer'' in 2008 (and after years of rumors dating back to the ''Matrix'' sequels), and Lilly opened up about her status in 2016. Since Lilly's transition, the sisters have worked separately, with Lana continuing to work on science fiction projects (including a {{revival}} of ''The Matrix'' with ''[[Film/TheMatrixResurrections Resurrections]]'') while Lilly co-wrote and produced the Creator/{{Showtime}} relationship dramedy series ''Work in Progress''.

Lana Wachowski (born June 21, 1965) and Lilly Wachowski (born December 29, 1967), known together as the Wachowskis[[note]]formerly the Wachowski Brothers prior to Lana's transition[[/note]], are American film directors, screenwriters, video game directors, and producers of Polish descent.

* ''Series/{{Sense8}}'' (2015 -- 2018) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lilly only for season 2. [[/note]]

* ''Work In Progress'' (2019 -- present) '''[[superscript: WP]]''' [[note]] Lilly only. [[/note]]

Lana and Lilly are notable for both being UsefulNotes/{{transgender}} women, having transitioned as adults later into their careers--notably, Lana openly transitioned following the release of ''Film/SpeedRacer'' in 2008 (and after years of rumors dating back to the ''Matrix'' sequels), and Lilly opened up about her status in 2016. Since Lilly's transition, the sisters have worked separately, with Lana continuing to work on science fiction projects (including [[Film/TheMatrixResurrections a return]] to ''The Matrix'') while Lilly co-wrote and produced the Creator/{{Showtime}} relationship dramedy series ''Work in Progress''.

Lana Wachowski (born June 21, 1965) and Lilly Wachowski (born December 29, 1967), known together as the Wachowskis[[note]]formerly the Wachowski Brothers prior to Lana's transition[[/note]], are American film directors, screenwriters, video game directors, and producers.

Lana and Lilly are notable for both being UsefulNotes/{{transgender}} women, having transitioned as adults later into their careers--notably, Lana openly transitioned following the release of ''Film/SpeedRacer'' in 2008 (and after years of rumors dating back to the ''Matrix'' sequels), and Lilly opened up about her status in 2016. Since Lilly's transition, the sisters have worked separately, with Lana continuing to work on science fiction projects (including a return to ''The Matrix'') while Lilly co-wrote and produced the Creator/{{Showtime}} relationship dramedy series ''Work in Progress''.

** ''The Matrix Resurrections'' (2021) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lana only. Script co-written with Creator/AleksandarHemon and Creator/DavidMitchellAuthor. [[/note]]

Lana and Lilly are notable for both being UsefulNotes/{{transgender}} women, having transitioned as adults later into their careers--notably, Lana openly transitioned following the release of ''Film/SpeedRacer'' in 2008 (and after years of rumors dating back to the ''Matrix'' sequels), and Lilly opened up about her status in 2016. Since Lilly's transition, the sisters have worked separately, with Lana continuing to work on science fiction projects (including a return to ''The Matrix'') while Lilly co-created the Creator/{{Showtime}} relationship dramedy series ''Work in Progress''.

* ''Work In Progress'' (2019) '''[[superscript: WP]]''' [[note]] Lilly only. [[/note]]

Lana and Lilly are notable for both being UsefulNotes/{{transgender}} women, having transitioned as adults later into their careers--notably, Lana openly transitioned following the release of ''Film/SpeedRacer'' in 2008 (and after years of rumors dating back to the ''Matrix'' sequels), and Lilly opened up about her status in 2016.

* ''Series/{{Sense8}}'' (2015 -- 2018) '''[[superscript:DWP]]'''

** ''The Matrix 4'' (2021) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lana only. Script co-written with Creator/AleksandarHemon and Creator/DavidMitchellAuthor. [[/note]]

** ''The Matrix: Resurrections'' (2021) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lana only. Script co-written with Creator/AleksandarHemon and Creator/DavidMitchellAuthor. [[/note]]

** ''Matrix'' (2021) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lana only. Script co-written with Creator/AleksandarHemon and Creator/DavidMitchellAuthor. [[/note]]

They're perhaps best known as the creators of the {{Cyberpunk}} franchise ''Franchise/TheMatrix'', having written, directed, and executive produced all three of its cinematic entries and two video games, [[VideoGame/EnterTheMatrix including one with 40 minutes of live-action footage]]. Other works they had a hand in creating include ''Film/VForVendetta'', ''Film/CloudAtlas'', ''Film/JupiterAscending'', and ''Series/Sense8'', the latter of which was their television debut.

* ''Franchise/TheMatrix'' (1999 -- 2005):

** ''The Matrix 4'' (2021) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lana only. Script co-written with Creator/AleksandarHemon and Creator/DavidMitchellAuthor. [[/note]]

* ''Work in Progress'' (2019) '''[[superscript: WP]]''' [[note]] Lilly only. [[/note]]

** ''The Matrix 4'' (2021) '''[[superscript:DWP]]''' [[note]] Lana only. Script co-written with Creator/AleksandarHemon and Creator/DavidMitchell. [[/note]]

They're perhaps best known as the creators of the{{Cyberpunk}} franchise ''Franchise/TheMatrix'', having written, directed, and executive produced all three of its cinematic entries and two video games, [[VideoGame/EnterTheMatrix including one with 40 minutes of live-action footage]]. Other works they had a hand in creating include ''Film/VForVendetta'', ''Film/CloudAtlas'', ''Film/JupiterAscending'', and ''Series/Sense8'', the latter of which was their television debut.

They're perhaps best known as the creators of ''Franchise/TheMatrix'' franchise, having written, directed, and executive produced all three of its cinematic entries and two video games, [[VideoGame/EnterTheMatrix including one with 40 minutes of live-action footage]]. Other works they had a hand in creating include ''Film/VForVendetta'', ''Film/CloudAtlas'', ''Film/JupiterAscending'', and ''Series/Sense8'', the latter of which was their television debut.

Lana and Lilly are notable for both being UsefulNotes/{{transgender}} women, having transitioned as adults later into their careers--notably, Lana openly transitioned following the release of ''Film/SpeedRacer'' in 2008 (and after years of rumors dating back to the ''Matrix'' sequels), and Lilly opened up about her status in 2016.[[note]] While using a trans person's pre-transition name (deadnaming) is disrespectful, most cuts of their works first released before 2008 (i.e., virtually any of the tens of millions of copies of the ''Matrix'' films) that a reader will encounter are going to use their pre-transition names in the credits, so those are included on the page to avoid confusion.[[/note]]

Lana[[note]]née Larry[[/note]] Wachowski (born June 21, 1965) and Lilly[[note]]née Andy[[/note]] Wachowski (born December 29, 1967), known together as the Wachowskis[[note]]formerly the Wachowski Brothers prior to Lana's transition[[/note]], are American film directors, screenwriters, video game directors, and producers.