E3 is typically filled with all sorts of fun surprises, but nothing at Microsoft's Xbox conference was as unexpected as a guest appearance from Hollywood action star Keanu Reeves.
The
John Wick star took the stage during CD Projekt Red's presentation of
Cyberpunk 2077, their highly anticipated open-world, action-adventure RPG. And for good reason too — it was revealed that Reeves will be playing a "key character" in the game.
Reeves popped up at the end of a gritty and intense trailer, and it was later revealed that he will be playing a character named Johnny Silverhand. In addition to his appearance and voice, Reeves also provided full-body motion capture for the character.
Following his surprise reveal in the trailer, Reeves actually showed up on the E3 stage and talked a little about
Cyberpunk 2077 and what drew him to the project. No stranger to sci-fi storie (having appeared in
The Matrix series and
Johnny Mnemonic) , Reeves was fascinated with the concept of a branching storyline and character customization.
He also revealed the release date for the highly anticipated game.
In the most dangerous megacity of the future, the real you is not enough. Become V, a cyber-enhanced mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant — the key to immortality. Customize your cyberware and skillset, and explore a vast city of the future obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. The choices you make will determine the story and shape the world around you.
Cyberpunk 2077 will arrive on April 16, 2020 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Keanu Reeves also has a cameo appearance as Duke Caboom in Pixar's
Toy Story 4.