“Holy sh*t Hideo what are you cooking up?” Hideo Kojima Convinces Fans Keanu Reeves is Joining Another Billion Dollar Franchise After John Wick

Hideo Kojima Convinces Fans Keanu Reeves is Joining Another Billion Dollar Franchise After John Wick
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Few names are as prominent in the gaming industry as Hideo Kojima. The revolutionary director and game designer is from Japan but has worked with major talent from Hollywood who star in his games. Often thought of as an auteur in the world of gaming, Hideo Kojima is known for his distinct approach to making video games.

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Hideo Kojima used to work for Konami before forming his own studio, Kojima Productions

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While the Hollywood talent he works with doesn’t include Keanu Reeves, recent pictures posted by Kojima on his official Instagram have sparked theories that the two might be working together on a new game. Reeves himself is a big name, popular for the critically and commercially successful John Wick series in which he plays the titular character.

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Which other actor was with Keanu Reeves in the pictures shared by Hideo Kojima?

Norman Reedus, who starred in Hideo Kojima’s last game Death Stranding and will also star in its upcoming sequel, was the other actor photographed by Kojima. This post on Instagram has led many fans to believe that the John Wick actor will join the cast of Death Stranding 2.

 

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However, it could have all just been a social call, as Keanu Reeves once paid a visit to Hideo Kojima back in 2019 which led to similar speculation. It’s also worth noting that both Norman Reedus and Keanu Reeves share a love for motorcycles. The former has hosted a show on bikes on AMC and the latter is a co-founder of Arch Motorcycle, so the picture could just be them talking about bikes.

Nevertheless, fans will be hoping for Keanu Reeves to be a part of Death Standing 2, for which Hideo Kojima is the director. Having played Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077, Reeves is clearly open to acting in video games. We might find out more at The Game Awards in December, as Hideo Kojima is friends with its organizer and announced Death Stranding 2 at last year’s ceremony.

What kind of games does Hideo Kojima make?

Hideo Kojima is the creator of the famed and acclaimed Metal Gear series, which laid the foundation for stealth as a genre in gaming. Metal Gear also has techno – thriller elements. Kojima’s games are recognized by their strong focus on making them as cinematic as possible, which has also led to some criticism at times.

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Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima’s latest game, released in 2019

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A strong focus of and experience with powerful, impactful storytelling is something else that are often found in Kojima’s games. Add to that some very creative, unique and in many ways trendsetting gameplay, and we have an undoubted master of the craft. Kojima is also renowned for creating games with actors from Hollywood, such as Kiefer Sutherland and Norman Reedus.

Source: Comicbook.com

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