Is Keanu Reeves Going to Be Plastic Man?
Could the Wachowski siblings be about to cast Keanu Reeves as the world’s stretchiest superhero in an actual honest-to-God big-screen version of Plastic-Man? A scooper told CHUD that Joel Silver was on a German radio broadcast promoting “Ninja Assassin” when he said that the Wachowski’s will direct Plastic Man next.
According to the report, the Wachowskis wrote a proposed Plastic Man script before they created The Matrix. Furthermore, the report claims that they are aiming for a release date of the end of 2009, and that Keanu Reeves will be playing the role of Eel O’Brien/Plastic Man in the film.
Could this possibly be true? Cinematic Happenings Under Development points out that the Wachowskis did work on a Plastic-Man script at one point, and Warner Bros. and DC Comics are trying to better exploit DC’s stable of heroes. Still, this sounds dubious at best. We remain hopeful, though, because as CHUD’s headline suggests, it would be nice to see Keanu Reeves stretch as an actor.
The Day the Earth Stood Still Trailer
Apple has just released the new trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still” remake.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 12th.
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Keanu Reeves Bares Wish to Sing and Dance on Film
Keanu Reeves has built his career on tense action films like Speed, the Matrix and his latest, Street Kings.So, for his next project he’s looking for a change of pace – by starring in a musical.
“I’d like to, yes,” Reeves told.
“(I want to do) the whole shebang – singing, dancing, some romance.
“For now, though, Reeves is in Australia promoting Street Kings by director David Ayer and co-starring Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie and Chris Evans.
Reeves plays veteran LAPD cop Tom Ludlow who uncovers an extortion conspiracy in the police department he’s been part of all his career.
Reeves was unapologetic about the violent nature of the film, which is rated MA15+ for strong violence.
“It’s about that, it’s a gritty film in a gritty world,” he said.
The 43-year-old star said he had to do a lot of training to get into shape for the part, and admitted getting fit wasn’t as easy now as it used to be.
“I trained, I lifted some weights,” he said.
“It depends on the role – I don’t feel ageless.”
‘Street Kings’ Premiere
Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Keisha, Terry Crews, Rick Schroder, Elise Neal, Chris Evans, Minnie Driver, Martha Higareda, Sarah Carter and other actors gestures to fans at the premiere of “Street Kings” Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Los Angeles.
‘Street Kings’ Red Band Trailer and Latest – International Poster
As released by IGN, the red band trailer for already high rated Street Kings shows new, violent footage from the film along with crude language.
A crime thriller of a disgraced cop who discovers corruption inside a police department and sets out on a mission to redeem himself.
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans, Naomie Harris, Jay Mohr, John Corbett, Cedric the Entertainer, Amaury Nolasco, Terry Crews…
‘Street Kings’ Teaser Trailer Available!
Following the sudden title change of Keanu Reeves’ upcoming crime thriller, Fox Searchlight Pictures has made the teaser trailer of “Street Kings” available online. The teaser that runs just over a minute gives out idea about the story of the David Ayer directed-film.
The video footage opens with a short narration using a sort of rap song explaining the crimes in L.A. Then, the rapping changes to serious narration explaining about the L.A.’s cops. The teaser showcases the kinds of action scenes that the movie will have as well as gives glimpses of the character Reeves is playing.
The thriller which originally was named “The Night Watchman” is slated for release this coming April 11. It features Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie, Common and The Game as the film’s stars. “Street Kings” teaser trailer could be previewed below or on its trailer page at AceShowbiz.
“Street Kings” Teaser Trailer:
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