Marvel boss Kevin Feige is not the only one who regularly knocks on Keanu Reeves’ door and tries to Star of film series such as Matrix and John Wick for one of his major cinema projects. Lucasfilm is also very interested in inviting Reeves on a trip to the galaxy far, far away.
At least that is what Jeff Sneider’s latest newsletter says. The usually well-connected Hollywood insider not only reports that Lucasfilm definitely work with Keanu Reeves Apparently there has already been a project where the ideas have become very concrete: The Acolyte.
Failed Star Wars casting: Lucasfilm reportedly wanted Keanu Reeves as Jedi Master Sol in The Acolyte
The Acolyte launched on Disney+ in June and is set 100 years before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, a time when the Jedi were at the height of their power. According to Sneider, Reeves would have played the Role of Jedi Master Sol who was ultimately played by Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae.
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Lee Jung-jae as Jedi Master Sol in The Acolyte
It is difficult to say how much truth there is in this rumor. Last but not least, The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland often emphasized that Lee Jung-jae absolute preferred candidate for the role. However, Sneider may also be referring to Lucasfilm plans that preceded Headland’s casting process.
In the past, Reeves’ name has appeared several times in connection with various Star Wars projects. The sometimes more, sometimes less reliable scoop site Giant Freekin’ Robot even claimed to have learned a year ago that Reeves had Cameo for The Acolyte filmed. We can now say: There was probably nothing to it.
Nevertheless, the keywords Keanu Reeves and Star Wars keep cropping up together in the rumor mill, especially with regard to two characters: King Valar and Darth RevanSo far, none of the reports have come to fruition. However, according to Sneider, there are efforts on both sides to work together.
The Matrix reunion in The Acolyte will never happen: Keanu Reeves still wants to enter the Star Wars universe
Not only would Lucasfilm like to have Reeves on board for a Star Wars project, the Matrix star also wants to emulate his colleague Carrie-Anne Moss, who wielded a lightsaber as Jedi Master Indara in The Acolyte. So far, however, Scheduling difficulties responsiblethat a collaboration did not come about.
Now we can look forward to seeing whether Lucasfilm and Reeves will find a suitable project for each other at some point. Matrix reunion in The Acolyte In any case, we no longer need to hope, because the series was canceled shortly after the finale of the first season despite its extremely exciting cliffhanger.