Keanu Reeves is a Hollywood heartthrob whose career has spanned from the late 80s to now. He’s currently working on a new project but sadly was injured during the process, and he’s opened up about the injury.
Keanu Reeves is Injured on Set
Keanu Reeves is a name that nearly everyone has heard. The 60-year-old’s portfolio is impeccable and versatile, including comedy, sci-fi, and drama. Furthermore, his fans are excitedly waiting for his next project, the latest of which is called “Good Fortune.” The comedy, written and directed by Aziz Ansari, follows the life of a man whose life is “swapped” for his wealthy friend’s life. The film features Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, Seth Rogan, and Sandra Oh. However, Keanu became injured on set, temporarily pausing production.
Keanu Reeves Tells a Story
“I was filming a scene with Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen and we were in a cold plunge.” He said in a recent interview. “I was standing there, and we finish the scene, and you know when you’re cold and you’re [shuffling]? I had a bathing suit and a towel, and you put it over your head and you do the cold shuffle?”
Photos Surface
Sadly, Keanu Reeves fractured his kneecap when he tripped on a rug in his movie trailer. Fans became increasingly concerned about the actor’s well-being when photos of him walking with crutches and an ice pack surfaced.
Keanu Continues His Story
“I’m doing the cold shuffle in this room that had protective carpets down and then, just here, there was like a little pocket, and my foot got caught in the pocket in the shuffle, and then I went [down], but [my knee] didn’t follow.” Keanu continued. “And then, in slow motion, I went falling. My arms came out, but then my knee failed because it’s got some stuff, and I spiked it. And my patella – kneecap – cracked like a potato chip.”
A Director Comments
Meanwhile, writer and director Aziz Anasazi commented on the star’s injury. “About 15 days into shooting with me, I said, ‘Go chill in your trailer,’” he said. “He tripped on a rug … Poor guy, he was such a trooper, and he fractured his kneecap and continued to do all the scenes.”
More Serious Injuries
Interestingly, he also shared tidbits from other injuries. Keanu explains that the “worst thing that ever happened” was having a “two-level fusion of my spine.” He elaborated: “I was like losing feeling, and I was kind of starting to fall in the shower, and I went to see this doctor, and he was like, ‘We need to do surgery right now.’”
He credits his need for surgery to his active lifestyle. “So many things, motorcycle accidents, racquetball.” He said, explaining how he got injured.
Keanu Reeves Career
Keanu Reeves has an extensive career on the big screen. Although he made several TV appearances, he made his film debut in the 1986 film Youngblood. From there, he built up a portfolio with a whopping 31 movies, ranging in genres. Here are a few examples:
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- Youngblood 1986
- The Prince of Pennsylvania 1988
- Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure 1989
- Parenthood 1989
- Point Break 1991
- Bram Stoker’s Dracula 1992
- Much Ado About Nothing 1993
- A Walk in the Clouds 1995
- The Matrix 1999
- Sweet November 2001
- Constantine 2005
- John Wick 2014
- The Bad Batch 2016
Keanu Reeves Early Years
Before Keanu Reeves became a loved Hollywood member, he was born in Lebanon and grew up in Canada. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2nd in Beirut. His mother was an English performer and costume designer, while his father was a geologist. His parents divorced when he was young and he lived with his mom, traveling from Sydney to New York City before settling in Toronto.
Finding His Passion
Keanu Reeves struggled in school, attending four high schools and finally settling in an art-focused program before pursuing his acting career. Interestingly, his first role came a few years before his debut film appearance. In 1984, Keanu Reeves made his first professional appearance in an episode of Hangin’ In. However, he’s not only an actor. In 1990, he co-founded a band and tried his hand at directing in 2013, releasing Man of Tai Chi and 47 Ronin. Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves, a long-time motorcycle enthusiast co-founded Arch Motorcycle Company LLC in 2011 with Gard Hollinger.
Keanu Reeves Awards
Keanu Reeves’ career spans over decades. As such, he’s been nominated for numerous awards. Here are a few that he’s won.
- Best Male Performance 2000
- Taurus Honorary Award 2004
- Teen Choice Award 2006
- Best Actor 2000 and 2008
- Vanguard Award 2016
Keanu Reeves Has a Generous Spirit
Although Keanu Reeves is known for his talent, he’s also widely loved and respected for his kind soul. Purportedly, he’s one of Hollywood’s most generous actors and supports numerous organizations including PETA and Stand Up To Cancer. Fortunately, Keanu Reeves should fully recover from his injury but it’s good to see the 60-year-old is still enjoying life to the fullest.