THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS Star Keanu Reeves Confirms Meeting With "Cool Cat" Kevin Feige About MCU Role

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS Star Keanu Reeves Confirms Meeting With "Cool Cat" Kevin Feige About MCU Role

Doing the rounds to promote The Matrix Resurrections, Keanu Reeves confirms he's met with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige about joining the MCU and explains why exactly we haven't seen him there yet.

By JoshWilding - Dec 21, 2021 05:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Matrix
Source: ComicBook.com

Keanu Reeves reprises perhaps his most famous role as Neo in The Matrix Resurrections, but for many fans, seeing the John Wick star join the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a must. He remains a fan-favourite choice to take on the role of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider, of course, and with rumours swirling about the Spirit of Vengeance's return to the big screen, his MCU debut could be imminent.

That's pure speculation, of course, but Reeves set the record straight on his possible MCU involvement during a recent interview with ComicBook.com"We have met, and [Kevin Feige]'s a cool cat. Yeah," the actor recently confirmed. "But no, we don't have anything, gotta find something."

Asked specifically which character he could play or what franchise he'd like to join, Reeves added: "Oh my gosh, I don't know! I actually don't have an answer. There [are] so many wonderful films and filmmakers and artists participating in those films."

These comments echo what Feige himself said back in 2019 when he noted, "We talk to [Keanu] for almost every film we make. I don’t know when, if, or ever he’ll join the MCU, but we very much want to figure out the right way to do it." The actor has had something of a career resurgence in recent years, so teaming with Marvel Studios would definitely make sense for him. There had been rumblings Reeves would play Moon Knight, but that role ultimately went to Oscar Isaac. 

We're still hoping he gets to take a shot at Ghost Rider, but Reeves is clearly waiting until Feige and company can offer him something that resonates with him as a performer. 

Who do you think The Matrix Resurrections star could play in the MCU?

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Frshcoupe
Frshcoupe - 12/21/2021, 5:13 AM
I’m just here to see what characters you guys think he would be good for. Some of you have extensive comic book knowledge and are well versed lol. Me, i cant see where he could fit bit I’m sure there’s a character he could bring to life.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 12/21/2021, 6:11 AM
@Frshcoupe - since I can’t tell you who he could be in the MCU, I’ll tell you who he can’t be in the MCU.
Keanu can’t be:
Cyclops
Juggernaut
Magneto
Reed Richard’s
Johnny Storm
Ben Grimm
Colossus
Mister Sinister( I was actually reluctant on this one)
Sabertooth
Wolverine
Bobby Drake
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 12/21/2021, 6:15 AM
@Frshcoupe - Nando released a video about that just yesterday.

Well worth the watch, if you have 30 minutes.

The1st
The1st - 12/21/2021, 8:49 AM
@WruceBayne -
Spawnnn
Spawnnn - 12/21/2021, 5:21 AM
Should have been Dr. Strange.
IcePyke
IcePyke - 12/21/2021, 5:38 AM
@Spawnnn -
SnideCut
SnideCut - 12/21/2021, 5:43 AM
@Spawnnn - Benedict is perfect though.
Jeight8
Jeight8 - 12/21/2021, 6:31 AM
@Spawnnn - Cumberbatch is a far better actor and i love Keanu.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 12/21/2021, 9:15 AM
@IcePyke - MCU JJJ is hostile minus humorous one liners. Makes him more unlikeable. Not that he supposed to be likable within the movie, but to us viewers he was a riot. Maybe we’ll see it now that dude don’t rely on green screen
bobevanz
bobevanz - 12/21/2021, 5:31 AM
Use his voice if anything, still hoping for Norrin Rad
Fogs
Fogs - 12/21/2021, 7:39 AM
@bobevanz - this
Boyle360
Boyle360 - 12/21/2021, 5:31 AM
Love that. He's eager to join, and Feige is eager to have him. The fact he's waiting for the right role must mean that he wants a role he can play again and again and not just be in one movie for a bit of fun and a big paycheck.
WackyBantha
WackyBantha - 12/21/2021, 5:33 AM
OmegaBlack13
OmegaBlack13 - 12/21/2021, 5:36 AM
SnideCut
SnideCut - 12/21/2021, 5:43 AM
@OmegaBlack13 - I can see this
SnideCut
SnideCut - 12/21/2021, 5:43 AM
He'd be a great older Johnny Blaze with Norman Reedus as Danny Ketch
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/21/2021, 6:08 AM
@SnideCut - was thinking the same thing
Placaplaca
Placaplaca - 12/21/2021, 6:20 AM
For me, the next Prof. Xavier
DiegoMD
DiegoMD - 12/21/2021, 6:39 AM
I could see him playing Mister Sinister
Model101
Model101 - 12/21/2021, 6:54 AM
Silver Surfer
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 12/21/2021, 7:19 AM
Johnny Blaze is the best choice in my opinion. He wouldn't even need to change his John Wick look.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 12/21/2021, 8:55 AM
@Urubrodi - Of course he would. Traditionally, Johnny Blaze is portrayed as a clean shaven man with blonde hair.
http://comiconlinefree.net/ghost-rider-1973/issue-6/1
Corruptor
Corruptor - 12/21/2021, 7:45 AM
Nah, we already have a great Johnny Blaze...
Corruptor
Corruptor - 12/21/2021, 7:54 AM
Skull the Slayer. Not joking.
BritishMonkey
BritishMonkey - 12/21/2021, 7:59 AM
Silver Surfer. An easy given, especially if you go all philosophical with him.
billnye69
billnye69 - 12/21/2021, 8:59 AM
He's to go for CBMs in general.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 12/21/2021, 9:06 AM
My top 3 picks would be

1: Namor
2: Silver Surfer
3: Johnny Blaze
Supercat6376
Supercat6376 - 12/21/2021, 9:16 AM
Stop calling it a career resurgence. Guy never left.
gunfighterii
gunfighterii - 12/21/2021, 9:25 AM
Not the best facial actor but a cool guy and his voice is amazballs! So make him the legit Marvel cinematic Dr Doom done correctly.
inkniron
inkniron - 12/21/2021, 11:08 AM
Galactus. Villain Keeanu is my favorite Keeanu.
LeonNova
LeonNova - 12/21/2021, 4:38 PM
Johnny Blaze, Richard Rider, Corsair, Magneto, Alistair Smythe, Doctor Doom
xfan320
xfan320 - 12/21/2021, 11:07 PM
Galactus, maybe The Beyonder for Secret Wars?
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