Keanu Reeves Reveals He’s Eager to Reprise His Iconic Role

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Keanu Reeves expresses his enthusiasm for returning as John Constantine in the upcoming sequel.
Development of the screenplay for Constantine 2 is underway, garnering positive feedback from early discussions.
Fans are eager for the sequel to resolve lingering plot threads from the original film.

Among his diverse roles in cinema, Keanu Reeves has a particular fondness for one character he is very eager to revisit. The beloved actor recently revealed that he is “aching”to reprise this iconic role, hinting at his deep connection to the character.

Reeves, who began his career in the mid-1980s with small parts in television and film, gained widespread recognition with the cult classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure in 1989. He solidified himself as a leading man after the stunning success of Speed in 1994, followed by major franchises such as The Matrix and John Wick. Yet, despite these blockbusters, his heart longs for the role of John Constantine.

During a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Reeves and Constantine director Francis Lawrence reflected on the film’s 20th anniversary. They provided updates on the much-anticipated sequel, emphasizing that the script is currently being written and they are optimistic about securing a green light for production. Reeves, characterizing Constantine as cynical and disenchanted, stated, “I’m aching to play this guy.“This sentiment echoes his previous public declarations of interest in revisiting the role, noted during an interview with Stephen Colbert where he expressed a strong desire to play John Constantine again.

After that interview, Constantine 2 was officially announced, and Reeves returned to thank Colbert, attributing part of the project’s revival to the support from the talk show’s audience: “I have to say thank you. The power of your show reached so many. I got Colbert-ed in the best way and it worked.”

In addition to Reeves, Lawrence acknowledged Colbert’s influence on the film’s resurgence, linking it to the “growing cult”following of the original movie two decades after its release.“It’s a combination of that [Colbert appearance] and the fandom for the first film that has gotten folks thinking, ‘Okay, we can do this, ‘”Lawrence remarked, noting that they have finally received the “permission”to pursue a sequel.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, Lawrence revealed that Akiva Goldsman is writing the screenplay and collaborating closely with Reeves.“We have some really, really great ideas that we’re super, super excited about, ”the director stated, indicating they are close to a robust framework for the film. He previously hinted that they are “closer than ever to being able to do a sequel.”

Fan interest in the sequel remains robust, fueled by unresolved arcs from the original film. Notably, audiences are curious about the fate of the character Gabriel, who suffered the loss of angelic powers for colluding with Lucifer’s son, Mammon. Gabriel’s subsequent transformation into a fully human entity due to divine punishment raises compelling questions that many fans hope the sequel will address.

Additionally, the implications of Constantine’s deal with Lucifer are a major point of intrigue. The first film concluded with Lucifer resurrecting Constantine after he was initially denied his soul, creating a tantalizing cliffhanger regarding Constantine’s fate and a chance for redemption. Viewers are eager to see how this complex relationship will unfold in the upcoming sequel.

Source: Happy Sad Confused Podcast

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