Keanu Reeves’ 'Cyberpunk' Movie Comments Spark a Viral Reaction From the Creator
Keanu Reeves' candid admission regarding his interest in returning as Johnny Silverhand in the Cyberpunk universe drew plenty of fan intrigue. However, the online frenzy hit new heights when the film's creator, Mike Pondsmith, fired off a public reply on the topic, leaving fans speculating about what could happen next.
Reeves' initial comments were made less than two months ago, when IGN asked about his interest in returning to the role, one he voiced in the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077. As exciting as his initial response was, it was Pondsmith's reaction to the idea that ramped up excitement.
Keanu Reeves' 'Cyberpunk' Wish Sets Social Media Alight
Keanu's comments about revisiting his iconic Cyberpunk role sparked some fun "what if" questions. But without much more to go on or information about the Cyberpunk2077 movie, it was hard to get overly excited.
“Absolutely. I’d love to play Johnny Silverhand again," Reeves told IGN.
While that comment didn't result in much immediately, the wheels might actually be turning on the potential for Reeves to bring Johnny Silverhand's voice to the big screen. Fans have been calling for a movie adaptation of the game, which was highlighted in a popular Reddit thread asking why it hasn't happened yet.
'Cyberpunk' Creator's Viral Response Fuels Fan Theories
If there were ever a way to add fuel to the fire, the Cyberpunk creator did just that by jumping into the conversation. As Culture Crave highlighted, he specifically mentioned Reeves and had a one-sentence response that'll leave fans feeling giddy.
"I have ways to do that, Keanu, contact me," Pondsmith reportedly said.
Call it an open invitation if you'd like, but regardless, it. certainly surprised fans. Assuming Reeves' interest in taking his in-game character to the big screen is legitimate, it sounds as though Pondsmith is fully on board to have him on the Cyberpunk ride as Johnny Silverhand.
Keanu Reeves' Recent Jump Into Comedy With 'Good Fortune' Earns Solid Reviews
While Reeves has constantly kept his foot on the gas regarding various acting roles, he took a rare jump into the comedy genre recently. Reeves starred alongside Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen in the film Good Fortune.
It's been an uncommon trend for comedies to premiere in theaters, but the Ansari-directed film did just that. Putting box office numbers aside, the reactions/reviews for Good Fortune have been primarily strong from critics and fans alike.
Good Fortune, released on Oct. 17, has earned a 77 percent score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, resulting in a "certified fresh" label. Fans apparently enjoyed the movie as much, if not more, with over 1,000 verified reviewers leading the way to an 80 percent score on the popular site.
The reviews on Metacritic were similar, with plenty of praise from critics and fans. Of the 37 critics' reviews on the site, Good Fortune earned a 62 percent rating, with only one person giving the film a "negative" mark. The cumulative fan score was 6.4 out of 10, based on 37 reviews.
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