Despite being a beloved figure in the industry, Keanu Reeves appears to have humbly managed his fame. His career, notably revitalized by the John Wick franchise in the mid-2010s, has led to a resounding resurgence.
Even so, Reeves remains taken aback by the immense adoration his fans shower upon him. Interestingly, a recent co-star of his confessed that The Matrix star found himself outshone by another actor in a particularly captivating manner.
Keanu Reeves’ Performance In Always Be My Maybe Won Hearts
Without a doubt, the pivotal moment that steered Keanu Reeves back into the spotlight was the release of John Wick in 2014. However, the years that followed showcased Reeves’ multifaceted influence extending beyond the successful John Wick sequels.
The year 2019, in particular, stands out as the pinnacle of the recent “Reeves Renaissance.” During that time, he not only headlined John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum but also left an indelible mark with two remarkable supporting roles.
Reeves’s brilliance comes to the fore as Duke Caboom, affectionately known as “Canada’s greatest stuntman,” in Toy Story 4. Surprisingly, though, while the Pixar sequel stands as his most significant success, it was another 2019 portrayal that made waves. In the Netflix comedy Always Be My Maybe, Reeves embodies a fictionalized rendition of himself.
Ali Wong Wasn’t Impressed By Keanu Reeves’ Kissing
At the heart of the film lies the dynamic between Marcus (Randall Park) and Sasha (Ali Wong). Yet, as the plot unfolds, Wong’s character encounters a couple of potential romantic interests on screen. Reeves, in his fleeting role, embodies one of these suitors. However, during a guest appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Wong disclosed that a moment involving Daniel Dae Kim left a more profound impression on her than the on-screen kiss with Reeves.
“I kiss a lot of sexy men [in the movie]. I basically made Netflix spend all this money on a movie just so I could kiss Daniel Dae Kim and Keanu Reeves,” Wong told DeGeneres. “[Daniel Dae Kim] improvised lifting me up [during a scene], and that was even more exciting than kissing Keanu. I told my best friend, ‘He lifted me up and it wasn’t even a problem for him.’ That was so s*xy to me.”
While Kim managed to steal the spotlight, Reeves and his admirers alike couldn’t deny the excitement his part in Always Be My Maybe brought. Remarkably, the actor’s involvement in the extended cameo was apparently motivated by his appreciation for Wong’s stand-up comedy. After the film’s debut on Netflix, Reeves’ performance ignited a whirlwind of discussion, serving as a catalyst to entice a surge of viewers to stream the movie and thereby contributing to its success.
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