Keanu Reeves In Talks To Star In Rick Famuyiwa Superhero Movie For Netflix
DirectorRick Famuyiwamay have walked away fromThe Flash, but he’s not done with superheroes. TheDopefilmmaker will helm a new superhero movie for Netflix, withKeanu Reevesin talks to star.
This just jumped up to the top of my must-see list. Rick Famuyiwa, who helmedDopeand waspreviously attached to directThe Flash, has signed to directPast Midnightfor Netflix (perDeadline). The film is described as “a feature about a new kind of vigilante superhero.” Famuyiwa’s attachment is enough to pique my interest, but wait, there’s more. According to Deadline, Keanu Reeves is in talks to star.
A Keanu Reeves vigilante superhero movie on Netflix? Yes, let’s make this happen.Past Midnightwill be written byT.J. Fixman(Ratchet and Clank) and produced byAvengers: Infinity WarhelmersAnthony and Joe Russo.
Reeves has history playing lone vigilantes having starred inJohn WickandJohn Wick: Chapter 2. He’ll reprise the role yet again forJohn Wick: Chapter 3, which begins shooting soon. The actor has had something of a remarkable comeback in recent years. I remember a period where people shrugged off Reeves as too wooden. Now everyone wants to see new Keanu Reeves movies.
This is the second Rick Famuyiwa project to be announced in a matter of days. Previously, word broke that Famuyiwa would helm the adaptation of the graphic novelBlack Hole. The director is just the latest name to jump to Netflix, who continues to cultivate a killer line-up of talent as they attempt world domination through original streaming content.
Just a few weeks ago, Paramount made dumped the recentCloverfieldmovieonto the streaming service, with Netflix paying more than$50 millionfor the film. In addition to that, theDuplass Brotherssigned a four-picture deal with the streaming service. Other filmmakers and creative types who’ve joined Netflix includeAmerican Horror Storycreator Ryan Murphy, whoinked a big dealwith Netflix; Shonda Rhimes, who signed adeal last year; and Martin Scorsese, whose highly anticipatedThe Irishmanis currently filming and racking up ahefty productionbudget in the process. Filmmaker Luc Besson and his EuropaCorp are alsomulling over a dealwith Netflix. Comic book writer Mark Millar got into theNetflix businesslast year as well. It’s all part of Netflix’s plan. This year alone, the streaming service is set to create a total700 originalmovies and TV shows. It’s Netflix’s world; we’re all just living in it.
