Despite rebranding himself as one of Hollywood’s most prolific action stars, Keanu Reeves’ upcoming movie Good Fortune will highlight an oft-forgotten aspect of the actor’s repertoire. With John Wick 5 confirmed, Reeves will continue his most recent career trend of starring in high-octane action movies. However, Reeves is also playing into one of his underrated acting strengths with two movies outside the John Wick franchise, both of which highlight the types of roles he should do more often. Additionally, Keanu Reeves’ upcoming movies and TV shows further reinforce what he can bring to the table outside the action genre.

Although some of Keanu Reeves’ best characters are from the action genre, a decent number of his characters also thrive in genres where minimal action is involved. Regardless of the genre, Reeves has proven time and again to be a box-office draw, which is one of the reasons why his upcoming projects, like Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune, have the potential to positively change the trajectory of his long-running career. Furthermore, the earlier roles in Reeves’ career and their success perfectly justify the actor’s decision to take on his upcoming projects.

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With Speed, The Matrix franchise, Constantine, and the John Wick franchise under Reeves’ belt, he’s solidified himself as one of the entertainment industry’s most notable action stars. Furthermore, Reeves’ renewed presence in the John Wick franchise, as demonstrated by the upcoming Ballerina spin-off and John Wick 5, reinforces his proclivities for action-adventure affairs. However, Reeves’ upcoming comedy Good Fortune, will see the actor exchange his grittier screen presence for the surprising role of the archangel Gabriel. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Good Fortune will be a cautionary tale about money and good deeds.

Reeves’ early career saw the actor primarily take on roles in the comedy and dramatic genres. From The Night Before to The Prince of Pennsylvania to his star-making role in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Reeves was more recognized for his comedic work. Although not much else is known about Good Fortune beyond its premise, it serves as Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut. Ansari is also playing a character down on his luck who encounters his guardian angel (Reeves). Unfortunately, Reeves’ Gabriel finds his angel wings taken away after a hilarious amount of unforeseen setbacks, according to the CinemaCon teases.

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Reeves’ Next Two Projects Are Comedies

While Reeves has already demonstrated time and again the ability to excel in the action genre, seeing him star in more comedic-driven work presents a unique opportunity for audiences. Whereas Good Fortune is positioned to be a more witty comedy, his upcoming role in the Jonah Hill-directed Outcome will take on a darker approach to its comedic storytelling. Outcome will reunite Reeves with Cameron Diaz, and it will see Reeves as an aging actor who is blackmailed by a video of him committing questionable acts. With Keanu Reeves’ upcoming comedies, it could serve as an important reminder about his range as an actor.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Rotten Tomatoes