“I couldn’t imagine doing it without him”: Not Johnny Depp, John Wick Star Keanu Reeves Was the One Winona Ryder Wanted For Her Romantic Movie

Bringing together their respective strengths, A-list actors Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves created a romantic film that defied genre norms and conventions. The fact that they were able to work together on the romantic film Destination Wedding is evidence of the special bond they share despite their fame.

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Although Johnny Depp used to be the center of attention, John Wick‘s Keanu Reeves has taken Ryder’s cinematic heart by storm, and the two have formed an unlikely but genuine friendship.

When Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves Stole The Show

Destination Wedding
Destination Wedding

During their promotional tour for Destination Wedding, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves’ friendship off-camera was labeled as a “meet-cute.” 

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Ryder was not familiar with the term, but it was refreshing to see such innocence, which their fans found endearing.

“There’s a what? This is the first time hearing of a meet-cute.”

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves
Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves

Beyond the rehearsed lines and planned scenes, Winona Ryder and Reeves had a bond that went beyond their co-star roles. Their shared past and mutual respect led to a unique friendship in the often superficial world of Hollywood relationships.

As they worked on Destination Wedding, their off-screen friendship brought depth and authenticity to their characters’ on-screen chemistry, resulting in a captivating mix of reality and fiction that captivated audiences.

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Winona Ryder’s Revelation Speaks About Keanu Reeves’s Relatability

Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder

The lengths to which Winona Ryder went to cast Reeves as the male lead in Destination Wedding speak volumes about the closeness of the two of them. The actress appreciated the significance of chemistry and thought that Reeves was the perfect actor to play Frank.

“I knew it couldn’t work unless it was sort of the perfect people and he was the first person I thought of. Once I kind of got him in my head, I couldn’t imagine doing it without him and so, thank god” he could do it. I mean I definitely think there was some stuff that neither of us had done which is always nice to be doing something new.”

After reading the script, Keanu Reeves contacted Ryder enthusiastically, beginning a working relationship to transform the dynamic between them on screen. Not only did Destination Wedding change the rules of romance, but it also gave Ryder and Reeves a chance to show off their range.

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The script, praised for its fresh perspective on relationships and witty dialogue, gave them room to create characters whose interactions reflect those in real life. Together, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves released a dynamic that struck a chord with their audiences.

The Hollywood celebrities stand out as a dynamic duo that places a premium on their authenticity and chemistry in storytelling. The chemistry they shared went beyond rehearsed lines on-screen and off.

Source: Today

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Written by Mabel Andrady

Mabel, aka MJ, is a FandomWire Sr. Writer, pop-culture fanatic, and an MA in Health Demography holder. When she's not indulging in her guilty pleasure of penning everything Hollywood, Marvel & DC, she writes academic essays on COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS. With 2500+ articles published online, she brings a unique twist to entertainment writing. A jack-of-all-trades, MJ enjoys movies, writes/acts in plays, writes music, and dreams of being a successful actress. She offers a fresh perspective, making her writing a must-read for those seeking knowledge and entertainment.

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