In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Keanu Reeves shared some incredible behind-the-scenes stories and entertaining moments from his career. The iconic actor revealed a hidden talent that not many people know about – ballroom dancing! When asked if he had trained as a ballroom dancer, Keanu initially denied it but eventually admitted to taking some ballroom lessons. He described his first experience waltzing with a partner as “amazing” and “thrilling,” expressing his excitement at being able to move through space in such a way. He also reminisced about his training for the first Matrix film, sharing a funny anecdote about being unable to hit his opponent during fight scenes after months of preparation for safety reasons.
During the interview, Graham Norton, being a fan of Keanu’s work, expressed his anticipation for a possible sequel to the beloved film “Speed.” Keanu explained that he turned down the opportunity to star in “Speed 2” because he didn’t respond to the script and felt it didn’t feel right at that time in his life. While discussing his upcoming projects, Keanu also revealed that talks for “Bill and Ted 3” were in progress, with a cool storyline involving their characters having to save the universe by writing a song. It seems like fans of the franchise have something to look forward to!
Aside from movie projects, Keanu also discussed his personal life and shared some amusing stories. He revealed that he had appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial during his early career, joking about how he struggled to drink the soda the way the director wanted. Additionally, a picture of Keanu as a teenager dressed in a bunny costume was shown, prompting laughter from the audience.
The conversation then shifted to Keanu’s recent action-packed film, “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” He discussed the challenges he faced while shooting in different locations, including the Sahara Desert. Keanu also highlighted the incredible attack dogs featured in the film, jokingly mentioning that the key to training them was using sausages and cheese.
Motorcycles are known to be Keanu’s means of transportation, and he revealed that he has had a few accidents while riding. Despite some injuries over the years, Keanu considers himself lucky to be alive. He shared a story about a memorable accident where a car pulled out in front of him, resulting in a broken tooth and a scarred leg.
Keanu’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show provided a lively and engaging discussion, giving fans a glimpse into his life and career. With exciting revelations about his talents, upcoming projects, and humorous stories, it’s clear that Keanu Reeves continues to captivate audiences both on and off screen.
