Returning to the action realm with John Wick put Keanu Reeves back on the map. These days, The Matrix star is once again considered the most badass action hero in Hollywood.
While his future as John Constantine is now in doubt following the formation of DC Studios, Marvel fans remain hopeful he might one day suit up as Ghost Rider in the MCU. In the meantime, though, it appears Reeves could be planning to head into a Galaxy Far, Far Away.
According to Giant Freakin Robot (via SFFGazette.com), the actor has already shot a cameo role in the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series The Acolyte.
Reeves's name has frequently been attached to a multitude of Old Republic projects, primarily because he's a fan-favourite choice to play Darth Revan (who first appeared in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game). Could that character now be pulled into this High Republic era?
It's not outside the realm of possibility, though it's equally as likely Reeves has just shot a fun supporting role so he can tick Star Wars off his acting bucket list! Lucasfilm taking note of those Revan fan casts would be cool, though, and a quick flashback to darker times might give Reeves the chance to even just lend his voice to the Sith Lord.
This site doesn't have the best track record, of course, but accurately reported on Linda Hamilton joining the cast of Stranger Things season 5 and has got at least a few scoops correct in the past. For now, though, we'd advise taking this report with a pinch of salt.
The Acolyte will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era with the story of former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.
The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss, Margarita Levieva and Joonas Suotamo. In addition to writing and directing, Headland serves as an executive producer with Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King and Jason Micallef. Rayne Roberts and Damian Anderson produce.
The Acolyte is currently expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2024.