Keanu Reeves, the iconic actor known for his roles in movies like The Matrix and John Wick, has once again captivated audiences with the release of John Wick: Chapter 4. Reeves shared that the fourth installment of the franchise is filled with several weapons and exciting car-fu scenes to impress its viewers. As the franchise continues to gain momentum, Reeves proves that he is a force to be reckoned with in the action genre.
But it’s not just The Lake House star’s on-screen performances that have fans talking. Reeves recently revealed that he has kept mementos from his various film sets, including props that hold special significance to him.
Keanu Reeves On Keeping Significant Mementos From His Movie Sets
Keanu Reeves, known for his dedication to his craft and attention to detail, has collected a few treasured items from his films over the years. The superstar disclosed that he still possesses the red pill from the first Matrix film. Additionally, Reeves admitted to keeping the watch and wedding ring from the John Wick series, as well as a sword from 47 Ronin.
“Not stolen…the watch and wedding ring from ‘John Wick,’ a sword from ’47 Ronin,’ and the first red pill that the Wachowskis ever gave me.”
Keanu Reeves On The Challenges Of Working In John Wick: Chapter 4
As John Wick: Chapter 4 pushes the boundaries of the action genre, Reeves found himself amidst some exhilarating and challenging moments during filming. The My Own Private Idaho star shared that the fourth installment included the use of several weapons, marking the craziness of the film’s production. The Constantine star added that all these challenges made it pretty fun to work in the film.
“We fight on the stairs leading up to the Sacré Coeur, and we filmed that for a while and a lot of shenanigans happen there. We film in this kind of street fight scene in a roundabout – that was pretty crazy. I have a whole sequence inside the Osaka Continental with nunchucks and weapons, and Donnie Yen with a sword. What! They were all challenging. But the ‘challenging’ is the fun… It wouldn’t be fun if it was easier. We’re not doing this to make it easy.”
The film also included some impressive car-fu, showcasing Reeves’s stunt driving skills in a show-stopping style. Reeves revealed that he underwent extensive training to master various driving techniques, including 180-degree spins, drifting, and other impressive maneuvers.
“We took the car-driving to the next level, which I really enjoy. There’s 180s, forward-into-reverse 180s, reverse-into-forward 270s, drifting… So it was really fun to get a chance to learn those skills, and to play.”
The Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure star’s dedication to his roles, coupled with the treasured mementos he keeps from his film sets, demonstrates his passion for storytelling and commitment to creating memorable cinematic experiences. With thrilling fight scenes and breathtaking car sequences, Reeves’s performance in John Wick: Chapter 4 marked a notable entry into the cinematic world.
Source: Reddit; Digital Spy; Total Film
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