Summary
Keanu Reevesis reportedly set to play the villain in an upcoming film about Weezer. He has seen his career flourish in recent years, thanks to theJohn Wickfranchise and his voice acting role as Shadow inSonic the Hedgehog 3.Keanu Reevesis also known for his genuinely nice demeanor, earning a reputation as one of the nicest people in Hollywood, which makes his villainous roles all the more striking.
The Weezer film was announced by the band during their recent performance at the Coachella music festival. They withheld details about the project, simply letting their fans know that they had been working on the film. Production on the movie has been secretive, but Weezer did get their audience to participate in filming a fight scene during a concert last October, hinting that production may have already started. However, new casting details are shedding some light on the band’s planned foray onto the big screen.
As reported byThe InSneider, Reeves has joined the Weezer film, filling in the role of the villain. No other details were shared about the character, but it is said to be a mockumentary—a type of comedic or satirical film made in the style of a documentary. While a music mockumentary may call to mind films likeThis Is Spinal Tap, Weezer’s project has been compared toScott Pilgrim vs. the WorldmeetsWeird: The Al Yankovic Story, both of which are music-centric movies.
Keanu Reeves And Weezer Have A Special Connection Thanks To Their Musical History Together
Reeves has a careerrife with unique choices, having appeared inThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Runas a talking sage bush, an episode of Prime Video’sSecret Level, and even provided an uncredited performance as the Animated Lumon Administrative Building inSeverance. However, his casting in the Weezer movie likely comes from a deeper connection he shares with the band.
Reeves' band Dogstar was formed in 1991, with Weezer opening for them the following year. Dogstar recently reunited for a tour after disbanding in 2002, putting Reeves back into the music scene. However, it is safe to say that Weezer’s popularity has eclipsed that of the band for which they once opened.
Reeves’s nice-guy personality always makes for an interesting contrast when he takes on villainous roles. His recentperformance inSonic the Hedgehog 3saw him play the antagonist, but he has also delved into even darker roles, such as playing The Dream in Ana Lily Amirpour’sThe Bad Batchand the serial killer Griffin alongside James Spader inThe Watcher. While the actor’s role in Weezer’s secretive film is still under wraps, his history with the band and distinct portrayal of villains make the casting ofKeanu Reevesan exciting prospect, with further details likely to follow.
