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Renowned for his action-packed roles in movies like "The Matrix" and "John Wick," Keanu Reeves recently suffered an unanticipated setback on shooting the comedy "Good Fortune." Reeves's kneecap broke during the incident, which happened during a scene including Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen.
On an appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," Reeves detailed the episode. He related being in a cold plunge with Ansari and Rogen, and when trying to "cold shuffle" in a room with protective carpets, his foot caught in a carpet pocket. He dropped as a result, injuring his knee.
Reeves first felt he was fine, but he became aware of the degree of damage when his knee began to swell. Emphasizing the unexpected character of the accident, he humorously likened the sound of his kneecap cracking to a "potato chip."
The incident happened just two weeks following the start of "Good Fortune" filming in January 2024. Set pictures surfacing online showing Reeves using cruthes with an ice pack on his left knee. Though rumors about the actor's health surfaced, it was later verified that the damage was real.
Director of "Good Fortune," Aziz Ansari spoke to the public on Reeves' injuries at the 2024 CinemaCon. Reeves shattered his knee, he said, tripping on a rug in his trailer. Reeves carried on filming most of his scenes on schedule despite the injury, so guaranteeing the advancement of the movie.
"Good Fortune" finished shooting before Reeves' next film, "Outcome," started in March. Filming of the last scene—a salsa-dancing sequence—was set for after Reeves' complete recovery.
Although Reeves is most known for his action roles, "Good Fortune" highlights his comic ability. Although regrettable, the injury gives Reeves' career path more layers of irony. Reeves, known for his physicality in action Movies, suffered one of his most major injuries in a comedy movie—not during an action scene—which is especially ironic.
Reeves's comic prowess is not wholly fresh. He earlier proved his comic timing in other Movies including the "Bill & Ted" series. "Good Fortune" underlines Reeves' capacity to embrace many genres and confirms his flexibility as an actor.
Reeves's dedication to "Good Fortune" shows professionalism and resiliency even with his injury. His "Comedy's hard, man" quip, which clearly shows his lighthearted attitude to the incident, reveals his capacity to find humor even in trying circumstances.
Keanu Reeves's knee damage from filming "Good Fortune" reminds us that unanticipated difficulties can arise even among experienced performers. Reeves' dedication to the movie and his comedic skills, however, point to "Good Fortune" as a welcome addition to his portfolio.