The Matrix: Why Switch Wears Full White (When Everyone Else Wears Black)

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In the groundbreaking movie The Matrix, when everyone else wears black, Switch wears full white. The uniquely bright operative in this seminal sci-fi film is dressed opposite the rest of The Matrix cast. When compared to the usual dark suits and black dusters worn in The Matrix, Switch sports a different look that lends more to their character.

Sisters Lana and Lilly Wachowski brought forth Warner Bros.’ dystopian science fiction classic The Matrix in 1999. Iconic characters like Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), Neo (Keanu Reeves) instantly stood out, but the role of Switch (Belinda McClory) became recognizable to a massive audience that ate up the box office hit for its fresh style and ingenuity. Beyond its $467M take worldwide, The Matrix made a huge impression on popular culture at large. From music to fashion, this trendsetting film boasted more than slick VFX soaked in nineties tech culture. Deeper meanings and allegories were scattered throughout The Matrix thanks to its rich, complex message about humanity.

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The reason why Switch is wearing all white instead of the usual black is that it projects the duality of her nature originally planned in The Matrix. In fact, the detail hidden in the film’s symbolism (like the red and blue pill) shows that the Wachowskis had a lot more in mind for Switch. Specifically, when auditioning for The Matrix, Belinda McClory thought she was only going for half of the role. Originally, the character was arranged to be played by androgynous actors, making the role split into two. Because of studio meddling, this idea did not go according to the Wachowski’s plan. Hence, the dichotomy of McClory as Switch was represented by a stark white