Without a doubt, the presence of actor Keanu Reeves in any film really lifts the atmosphere. His down-to-earth personality coupled with his remarkable acting skills makes his performances a real pleasure to watch. It was once revealed that actor Dwayne Johnson was trying to get Reeves in his 2019 film. Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw.
This film became the first spin-off in Fast and furious franchise showcasing the chemistry between Johnson and co-star Jason Statham. Since the pressure was pretty high, it’s understandable why Johnson wanted Reeves to appear in the film. Unfortunately, the cameo didn’t happen, but fortunately the film was a huge success.
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Dwayne Johnson wanted Keanu Reeves to star in the film Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw
In an interview with ScreenRant in 2019, actor Dwayne Johnson confirmed that he would like fellow actor Keanu Reeves to star in the film. Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw. Johnson explained Reeves’ role:
“So for some time now, I think you guys have been hearing a rumor that this is going to be like John Wick, completely in disguise. But then we left it there with a few people in mind. The original target was Keanu. We talked, and from a creative point of view it wasn’t quite right… We talked to him, and I completely understood everything. And that turned out to be the best solution, so now we’re leaving it open for the future.”
Reeves was shortlisted to play the director of Eteon, a techno-terrorist organization. In the film, fans never saw the character’s personality, only a carefully crafted voice.
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Who voiced Director Eteon in the film?
The voice behind the voice was actor Ryan Reynolds, who played a dual role in the film. He also played a cameo role as Victor Locke in the film. The actor had big plans for his role in the film, such as a crossover between Fast and furious Universe and Dead Pool Universe. Reynolds floated the idea of appearing in the film as Deadpool, but apparently it didn’t work out.
Even without Keanu Reeves Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw was a huge success, bringing in an estimated $760 million against a production budget of $200 million. Besides its financial success, the film was praised for its action and the wonderful chemistry between Johnson and Statham, however some critics did not like it compared to other films in the film industry. Fast and furious franchise.
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Source: ScreenRant