Ballerina, which will focus on a female assassin named Eve, played by Ana de Armas. Trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, Eve will seek revenge for her father's death, and be helped by John along the way.
While the Peacock series The Continental was released in the meantime, it has been two years since audiences have seen a proper John Wick film. The ending of Chapter 4 left the lead character's future in the balance, so many fans were excited to see that Reeves would be returning for Ballerina, which is chronologically set between the events of the third and fourth movies. Though Ballerina's June 6 release is highly anticipated, a new trailer has hinted that another Reeves movie warrants even more hype.
Keanu Reeves Plays An Angel In Good Fortune, & The First Trailer Is Now Out
The Movie Is Directed By Aziz Ansari
The trailer has just been released for Good Fortune, and it is an exciting project featuring Reeves. This movie is an action-comedy written and directed by Master of None creative Aziz Ansari. In it, Reeves plays an angel named Gabriel who, while well-meaning, is pretty inept as he butts into the lives of a venture capitalist and a gig worker. In addition to Reeves, Good Fortune's cast includes Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. It is set for release on October 17 of this year.
While Reeves' return as John Wick is exciting, his Good Fortune part is far more intriguing.
The trailer, as released by Lionsgate, opens by showing Reeves in relatively conventional clothing, but sporting classic white, feathery angel wings. Gabriel asks his angelic mentor, Martha (Oh), if he could try to take on more "meaningful duties," and she explains that Gabriel has to find a lost soul in order to save them. Seeking to broaden his horizons from his current job of helping people avoid texting and driving, the soul-searching angel begins his quest to help the needy, finding Ansari's gig worker and some others.
Keanu Reeves' Comedic Role In Good Fortune Looks Better Than His John Wick Return In Ballerina
And He Plays The Lead Role
While Reeves' return as John Wick is exciting, his Good Fortune part is far more intriguing. For starters, it is an original role rather than a repeat of the actor's previous work, and this movie's originality truly looks to be its best quality. From It's a Wonderful Life to Wings of Desire, angels have long been a cinematic staple, but Good Fortune has a different interpretation of these heavenly figures. When Gabriel explains his job, Ansari's character exclaims, "You're telling me I have a budget guardian angel?," emphasizing this distinction.
This twist will make Good Fortune unique, providing Reeves' more out-there role for 2025. The film is also a chance for Reeves to play a fun and humorous lead role. While he is the heart of the original John Wick franchise, he appears to have a ing role in Ballerina, as the movie focuses on Eve for most of the time. Ansari's film will be a great chance for Reeves fans to see the actor in a larger role, in a movie that emphasizes him and his acting skills.
Good Fortune Is Smartly Bringing Keanu Reeves Back To His Breakout Genre
This Is A Good Return To Form
While he is now best known for franchise roles in John Wick and The Matrix, Good Fortune is a delightful reminder of Reeves' comedic skills. His comedy breakout film came in 1989 when he appeared as Ted in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Though he later saw even bigger success with Point Break, Bill and Ted was hugely formative for Reeves' early career and showed what he could do in the genre. After years of playing more serious characters in his various franchises, this change of pace is a smart move for the actor. As such, Good Fortune is an exciting way for Reeves to revisit his roots.
