Keanu Reeves is perhaps one of the most successful and well-accomplished actor in Hollywood. Reeves has steadily worked hard to achieve tremendous success and stardom, cementing his top-shelf spot in showbiz. However, he has had his fair share of ups and downs and experienced setbacks, but with his determination and hardwork, he rose to the top and became a versatile star whose films often grossed millions of dollars at the box office.
The award-winning star has worked with many highly acclaimed filmmakers, including Scott Derrickson. The actor-director duo teamed up for his 2008 American sci-fi directorial movie The Day the Earth Stood Still. Derrickson recently shared an intriguing anecdote via his Twitter, claiming when he visited The Prado Museum with the John Wick actor, an old lady approached the 59-year-old star to sign a Bible.
Scott Derrickson Reveals an Old Lady Once Approached Keanu Reeves to Sign a Bible in The Prado Museum
An actor par excellence, Keanu Reeves has spectacularly acted in dozens of action-packed, influential blockbuster movies, many of which have achieved iconic status in the industry. His undeniable on-screen charisma and unique acting approach make him a fan-favorite star and set him apart from everyone else in showbiz. Reeves has legions of fans worldwide who love and admire his rich filmography.
Director Scott Derrickson, who has collaborated with the actor on his 2008 sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still, recently revealed an intriguing tale about his visit to The Prado Museum with Reeves. The 57-year-old filmmaker took to Twitter and shared a post recalling an unusual incident, claiming while they were discussing the” harrowing power of the painting,” a lady approached The Lake House movie star with a pen and Bible. Derrickson wrote,
“I once stood with Keanu Reeves before Diego Velazquez’s 1632 painting “Christ Crucified” in Madrid’s Prado museum. As we discussed the harrowing power of the painting, an old Spanish woman approached with a Bible and pen, holding them out to Keanu. Taken aback, he said, “You want me to sign that?”, The old woman said nothing, so Keanu reluctantly signed The Bible, and the old woman shuffled away. “How many times have you been asked to sign a Bible?” I asked. “First time,” he said. I looked up at Christ Crucified, then back at Keanu (who’s Neo is one of the great Christ figures in film history), and I thought to myself, “He is The One.”
Check out Scott Derrickson’s post below.
I once stood with Keanu Reeves before Diego Velazquez’s 1632 painting “Christ Crucified” in Madrid’s Prado museum. As we discussed the harrowing power of the painting, an old Spanish woman approached with a Bible and pen, holding them out to Keanu. Taken aback he said, “You want… https://t.co/QqM0LJSCwn
— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) September 24, 2023
The director claimed that Keanu Reeves was stunned when the lady approached him to sign the Bible, and Reeves asked the lady if she wanted him to sign it, but she said nothing. Therefore, “he reluctantly signed The Bible.”
Keanu Reeves On His Experience Working in Scott Derrickson’s Film The Day the Earth Stood Still
In a candid interview with The Riverfront Times, Keanu Reeves opened up about the challenges he endured while working in Scott Derrickson-directed film The Day the Earth Stood Still, saying,
“I think in terms of the challenges of this film probably would go mostly to the director, Scott Derrickson. He had to kind of direct this ship. He had decided to make a remake of an American classic. And he took that on, and he had a real strong point of view. He, as a person and as a director, was very practical, very open, very collaborative.”
He continued,
“So, he kind of set the tone for everyone in terms of being able to do their best and to have a real kind of positive experience. I think probably, as we all kind of sweated our roles, Scott Derrickson probably was the one who was in a cold sweat at night. “How do I do this film?” He really showed up and created a great place for all of us to do the best that we can. It doesn’t always go like that, so it was kind of cool that it did.”
Keanu Reeves is a dedicated star who has starred in fascinating films like The Matrix, John Wick, Speed, and Constantine.
