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Keanu Reeves has been a part of so many successful movies over the years, but by the sounds of it he just missed out on joining a new blockbuster.
The 58-year-old John Wick actor was reportedly discussing signing on to star in Fast X, the latest iteration of the Fast & Furious franchise.
Interestingly, this is the second time he was in talks to join the world; Keanu was first considered for a part in 2019′s Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
Who was he supposed to play in Fast X and what happened? The actor who ultimately got the part opened up in a new interview.
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According to Alan Ritchson, Keanu was up to play his part Aimes in the new movie.
“It was just a little stroke of luck and good timing,” he recalled about landing the part during an interview with EW. “I was working on a movie with Hilary Swank up in Winnipeg in the freezing cold, and I got a call that things had shifted in the plans with Keanu Reeves, which is I think who was originally intended to play my part. Tough act to follow.”
Interestingly, Alan was worried he’d have to jump ship on the part as well after a storm disrupted the project he was filming with Hilary, which is likely their new movie Ordinary Angels.
What role was Keanu supposed to play in Hobbs & Shaw? The outlet noted he was considered for an offscreen cameo voicing the Eteon Director. Ryan Reynolds ultimately took the part.
Fast X is shaping up to be a serious blockbuster based on box office numbers from its opening weekend.
Of course, Keanu isn’t hurting even though he missed out on Fast X. His mega-successful John Wick franchise just hit a major milestone.
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Marvel‘s Spider-Verse franchise in a new interview.The suggestion came up while Isaac was speaking to to the British edition of GQ to promote the latest animated Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Isaac – who voices Spider-Man 2099, a futuristic version of the web-slinger in the film – was asked by journalist Lucy Ford if there was anyone he hoped would join the cast in the franchise’s coming films.“I don’t know,” he responded. “They’re so brilliant at finding the right person for the right character, but maybe Pedro Pascal.
Keanu Reeves helped Kate Beckinsale avoid an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during one of her earliest big appearances.
Keanu Reeves and Robert Sean Leonard helped her avoid a wardrobe malfunction at the Cannes Film Festival.In an Instagram post on Tuesday (May 30), the actor shared a photo of herself at the festival in 1993 from the premiere of film Much Ado About Nothing, pictured alongside co-stars Reeves, Sean Leonard and Denzel Washington.In the caption, Beckinsale explained why she’s holding down her outfit in the photo, writing: “Fun fact though: I had bought the bodysuit in the Sock Shop at the airport and when I got in the car to drive to the premiere with Denzel and Pauletta Washington, all the poppers in the crotch popped themselves open and it flipped up like a roller blind.“I didn’t feel it appropriate to go delving around in my undercarriage with all of us in the back of the car so I just quietly panicked. Walked out onto the biggest red carpet of my life and whispered to Keanu and Robert Sean Leonard what had happened.“In this picture I am holding the front gusset down and the two of them are holding the back gusset.
Kate Beckinsale may have the internet beat with her Keanu Reeves story! On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram to share a throwback picture from her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival with the cast of in 1993. Along with the pic, which was found by her mother, Beckinsale shared the story about how her male co-stars, Keanu Reeves and Robert Sean Leonard, stepped in to help after her bodysuit took on a mind of it's own ahead of her moment on the carpet.«So my mum DID find one of the original Cannes pictures but unfortunately it’s not full length so you can’t see the Dr Martens.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kate Beckinsale is the latest actor to offer up evidence that Keanu Reeves is the nicest actor in Hollywood. The “Underworld” star returned to the Cannes Film Festival this year, where she attended the annual amfAR charity gala among other events, which must’ve had her thinking about her first time at Cannes in 1993 for the premiere of Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare adaptation “Much Ado About Nothing.” Following this year’s festival, Beckinsale discovered a photo of herself on the 1993 Cannes red carpet and revealed that her co-star Keanu Reeves jumped in to help prevent what could’ve been a huge wardrobe malfunction on her first Cannes carpet.
Cannes Film Festival, Beckinsale posted an Instagram photo Monday that captures her between the leading men of the 1993 flick.Sharing a “fun fact” about the event, the 49-year-old actress reflected on her gray and green tie-dye-colored bodysuit with a matching shawl.“I had bought the bodysuit in the Sock Shop at the airport and when I got in the car to drive to the premiere with Denzel and Pauletta Washington, all the poppers in the crotch popped themselves open and it flipped up like a roller blind,” she confessed.The “Pot-au-Feu” star recalled that she felt it would be inappropriate to adjust her garment in front of the Washingtons, so she “quietly panicked” instead. “Walked out onto the biggest red carpet of my life and whispered to Keanu and Robert Sean Leonard what had happened.
That’s what friends are for! Kate Beckinsale opened up about a time when Keanu Reeves and Robert Sean Leonard came to her rescue on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival.
Kate Beckinsale confessed she had a wardrobe malfunction, and Keanu Reeves was there to save the day. During the 46th Cannes Festival, the "Serendipity" actress shared her fashion mishap that occurred at "the biggest red carpet" of her life.
Kate Beckinsale is throwing it back to the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.
Succession,” you know that things didn’t exactly play out like Kendall Roy (played masterfully by Jeremy Strong) had hoped. And now the actor is shedding light on how things could have been even darker than what ended up in the episode, telling Kara Swisher on the official “Succession” podcast: “It always to me felt like there’s no coming back from this.”Spoilers for the “Succession” series finale follow.In the final moments of the episode, Kendall, having lost the bid to block the sale to tech weirdo Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) and all chances of leading the company that his father had once promised him, sits alone, dejected, in a public park, looking out against the slate grey water. The only person with him is Colin (Scott Nicholson), his father’s former driver and now his employee.
Keanu Reeves is back on stage with his rock band once again.
Keanu Reeves‘ grunge band Dogstar played their first gig in two decades last night (May 27) – watch footage from their set at the BottleRocket festival below.The band released two albums, 1996’s ‘Our Little Visionary’ and 2000’s ‘Happy Ending’, before calling it quits in 2002.
From the rugby field to the palace! Former pro athlete Mike Tindall became a member of the royal family after his wedding to Zara Tindall (née Phillips).
Universal’s Fast & Furious franchise has reached a new milestone, spinning past $7B at the global box office. Getting there, it becomes the fifth series of films to the mark, doing so with 11 titles. It’s currently the No. 5 franchise of all time, and is tied with Warner Bros’ Wizarding World for the fewest number of movies to get to $7B in the Top 5.
Trinity Rodman is Oakley’s latest brand ambassador. The US Women National Team player is a part of Oakley’s new lifestyle campaign, titled “More Than Meets the Eye,” which includes athletes that play various sports.
With every new ‘Fast & Furious’ film, Vin Diesel and Co. add new names to the ever-growing cast.
Vin Diesel isn’t ready to call it quits officially just yet!
Vin Diesel isn't ready to call it quits officially just yet!Diesel spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on Saturday at the block party for Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach project in Los Angeles, and he played coy when asked exactly how much more fuel the franchise has in the tank.While fans already know that the newisn't the end of the road — as Diesel announced at this year's CinemaCon that an 11th film is slated for release in 2025 — many are wondering just how many more installments could be expected.For Diesel, this is a delicate subject — specifically because of how much love there is for the franchise as a whole.«The last time I told my daughter [it] was the last one, all I saw was tears,» Diesel said with a small laugh. «So I gotta be really careful [about] who and what I say.»One thing he's not worried about is praising the franchise's incredible and unexpectedly large ensemble cast, who came together to create a thrilling 10th installment in the series, which has been ongoing for more than 22 years.«We have such a great cast,» Diesel marveled.
Keanu Reeves and Melanie Lynskey bonded at a party of photos of dogs in costumes. The ‘Yellowjackets’ star recalled how she and the ‘John Wick’ actor felt awkward at a recent showbiz bash but they were able to block out what was going on around them by looking at pet pictures. Melanie told The Big Issue magazine: “I always feel comfortable at work.