Casting Director Confirms Keanu Reeves Keeps Getting Cast in High Profile Movies as He Goes Out of His Way To Learn Each Crew Members’ Name Despite Busy Schedule Unlike Other Film Stars
Keanu Reeves is surely one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The actor, popular for his roles in several franchises, is adored by his fans, co-stars, and possibly everyone who has worked with him. The Matrix star has also been known for getting along with the crew while working on a film and even gifted each of the 12 stuntmen on The Matrix Reloaded with his favorite thing. He also reportedly waited outside his own party as he did not want to take advantage of his name and fame.
Despite his kind and generous demeanor, the actor prefers to keep his acts of kindness under wraps. In addition to being a great actor, those around Reeves describe him as a great person. According to a casting director, his loving behavior is the reason he has been able to land roles in several high-profile films.
Keanu Reeves’ Willingness to Share Has Made Him a Superstar
Keanu Reeves has shared that he does not want his name to be attached to the charities he does, and let the foundations do everything. And sources have shared that his desire to share so much, comes from everything he has lost over the years.
The Constantine star lost his friend and co-star River Phoenix to a drug overdose in 1993. In 1999, Reeves lost his newborn daughter, Ava, due to an early delivery. He was in a relationship with Jennifer Syme at the time, and the loss of their daughter led them to break things off. However, they got back together in 2001. But Syme also passed away in April 2001.
Despite all those grieves, the John Wick star has always done his best on-screen and has also tried to be good to everyone around him. According to Page Six, a casting director, who has worked with Keanu Reeves has described him as a loving and caring person. The casting director said that not just his fans “directors love him, co-stars love him, crews love him.”
According to the casting director, the Speed star is always on time and cares for everyone present on the set. “There’s no one whose name he doesn’t know or hasn’t had a conversation with,” the casting director said. Not just that, reports also claimed that many stuntmen in Hollywood are eager to work with Keanu Reeves.
Hollywood Stuntmen Are Eager to Work With Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves starred in The Matrix franchise since the 1999 science fiction action film. And earlier reports claimed that he donated 70% of his salary from the 1999 film. However, this turned out to be only a rumor after his publicist debunked the news.
But, there are still countless occasions, the Point Break star has been in the limelight for his generosity. Reeves has reportedly helped a Matrix set builder with a $20,000 bonus after he found out about the crew member’s financial issues.
He gifted the 12 stuntmen who worked with him on The Matrix Reloaded with one of his favorite items, the Harley-Davidson bike. He also gifted Rolex Submariner watches to the stunt guys, he worked with on his upcoming film, John Wick: Chapter 4.
According to a Hollywood production source, “Stunt guys are all dying to work with Keanu.” The source explained that the gifts are not the reason why most stuntmen want to work with the Sweet November star. But Reeves being respectful towards them and crediting them for their work is the reason they are eager to work with him.
John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to release on 24 March 2023.
Source: Page Six
