Keanu Reeves Bought the Holy Shotgun Prop, Gifted it to the Director as a Thank You for Making ‘Constantine’
Canadian actor Keanu Reeves has made a reputation in the entertainment industry. The actor is known for his versatile performance in the Hollywood industry. He has made a particular place for himself in the hearts of viewers all over the world with his brilliant acting skills. Reeves has established himself as a true star in the entertainment business thanks to his mysterious charisma, mesmerizing performances, and approachable demeanor.
The 58-year-old has distinguished himself as an actor by playing leading roles in blockbusters including The Matrix trilogy, the John Wick series, and Speed. The actor was part of Constantine, a 2005 film that was a huge hit, and the movie developed a cult following. As a token of thank you to the director Keanu Reeves bought a special prop from the set of Constantine.
Keanu Reeves Gave a Special Gift to His Constantine Director
There have been many tales of actors stealing expensive movie props from the set. Actor like Ben Affleck has a Batarang, Chris Hemsworth a Mjolnir, and Chris Evans a Captain America shield. Adding to the list is Keanu Reeves, but he is known to do things differently.
The actor had a special gift for his Constantine director Francis Lawrence as a thank-you gesture for making the film. The Matrix star paid the prop guy on Constantine to make a replica of the holy shotgun Reeves’ character used in the movie. The 58-year-old later gifted that gun to Lawrence. The original prop was not taken home by Reeves, and it is presumably in a box somewhere in a warehouse of the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The filmmaker called the gift by the John Wick star “the best wrap gift I’ve ever gotten on a movie.” He further explained, “Keanu actually had the prop guy make a second one of these. It’s made of bronze, this thing probably weights 35 pounds. It’s insane.”
The 2005 film has been special for the Speed Star as it was a major hit at the box office. Fans loved Reeves’s character in the movie. It grossed more than $200 million at the global box office in 2005.
What was Keanu Reeves’s Constantine about?
Keanu Reeves played John Constantine, a miserly, cynical investigator, and exorcist who has a mystical capacity to communicate with both earthly and otherworldly entities, including half-angels and half-demons.
The film followed Exorcist Constantine approached by Detective Angela to assist in the investigation of his dead twin sister. He discovers a sinister scheme when he looks closer, one that might endanger the entire world. It came out in 2005, and Warner Bros announced a sequel to the film.
Reeves is set to reprise his demon-fighting role with director Frances Lawrence. However, with DCU getting a fresh start under the leadership of James Gunn, various projects are scrapped. The report states that Constantine 2 is still in the making.
Constantine is available to stream on Netflix.
Source: ComicBook
