Keanu Reeves in the MCU? Actor Reveals Life-long Dream Of Playing THIS Marvel Character
Veteran actor Keanu Reeves opened up on his passion for comics and reveals his childhood dream of playing this Marvel character.
Keanu Reeves has made a name for himself as one of Hollywood's most beloved action heroes. His acting career dates back to as early as 1984 and rose to prominence for his role in "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" in 1991. The Canadian-born actor is known for film titles like "The Matrix", "Constantine", "John Wick", and more.
Off-screen, Reeves is a philanthropist and author who published his first poetry book, with illustrations by his girlfriend, Alexandra Grant. Recently, Keanu has also published his own comic book series, "BRZRKR".
Keanu Wants To Play THIS Marvel Character
The 58-year-old actor explained his love for comics at an early age and attributes it as what led him to write his own superhero comic book series.
"I might have lost my nerd card as I got older, but when I was younger, I was pretty nerdy with comics." Keanu expressed.
While promoting his latest comic book in an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live", host Jimmy Kimmel asked the "John Wick" star what Marvel character he wanted to play, to which Reeves responded that his ten-year-old self's dream had been to portray the spirit of vengeance Ghost Rider.
Marvel Wants Keanu Reeves In the MCU
It's no secret how Marvel head Kevin Feige has spoken with the "The Matrix" actor on a possible Marvel Cinematic Universe role. Back in 2021, Feige confirmed a meeting with Reeves, to which Reeves, later on, revealed that he would be honored to do a superhero role.
"We have met, and [Kevin Feige]'s a cool cat," Reeves expressed on his meeting with the Marvel head. "It would be an honor. There are some really amazing directors and visionaries, and they're doing something that no one's really ever done."
Shortly after, rumors of Reeves taking on the role of Marvel's best hunter and tracker, Kraven the Hunter. However, while the role had been offered to the veteran actor, Reeves, later on, confirmed that he had passed up on the role.
The role of Kraven the Hunter has been passed on to actor Aaron Perry Taylor-Johnson. The upcoming film "Kraven the Hunter" is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 6, 2023.
