We’re in a little bit of a Keanu Reeves renaissance, and it’s the whole lot I’ve ever needed.
After I learn that (minor John Wick three spoiler) Keanu kills a person with a library guide in his newest film, I knew I needed to put collectively a listing of his different bookish roles.
The Bookish Roles of Keanu Charles Reeves
Letting Go (1985, d. Jack Bender)
Primarily based on the guide Letting Go by Dr. Zev Wanderer and starring John Ritter. Keanu performs Stereo Teen #1.
Act of Vengeance (1986, d. John Mackenzie)
Primarily based on the guide Act of Vengeance by Trevor Armbrister and starring Charles Bronson and Ellens Burstyn and Barkin. Keanu performs Buddy Martin and is credited as Keannu Reeves.
Babes in Toyland (1986, d. Clive Donner)
Primarily based on the guide Babes in Toyland by Glen MacDonough and starring Drew Barrymore, Keanu performs Jack-be-Nimble.
Harmful Liaisons (1988, d. Stephen Frears)
Primarily based on the guide Harmful Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and starring Glenn Shut and Michelle Pfeiffer. Keanu performs Chevalier Danceny.
American Playhouse episode “Life Below Water” (1989, d. Jay Holman)
Primarily based on the play Life Below Water by Richard Greenburg and starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Keanu performs Kip.
Tune in Tomorrow (1990, d. Jon Amiel)
Primarily based on the guide Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter by Mario Vargas Llosa and starring Barbara Hershey. Keanu performs Martin Loader.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992, d. Francis Ford Coppola)
Primarily based on the guide Dracula by Bram Stoker and starring Winona Ryder. Keanu performs Jonathan Harker.
A lot Ado About Nothing (1993, d. Kenneth Branagh)
Primarily based on the play A lot Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and starring Kate Beckinsale and Emma Thompson. Keanu performs Don John.
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues (1993, d. Gus Van Sant Jr.)
Primarily based on the guide Even Cowgirls Get The Blues by Tom Robbins and starring Uma Thurman. Keanu performs Julian Gitche.
Johnny Mnemonic (1995, d. Robert Longo)
Primarily based on the quick story “Johnny Mnemonic” by William Gibson (and tailored for the display screen by the creator). Keanu stars within the title function.
The Final Time I Dedicated Suicide (1997, d. Stephen T. Kay)
Primarily based on a letter written by Neal Cassady and starring Thomas Jane. Keanu performs Harry.
The Satan’s Advocate (1997, d. Taylor Hackford)
Primarily based on the guide The Satan’s Advocate by Andrew Neiderman and co-starring Al Pacino and Charlize Theron. Keanu stars as Kevin Lomax.
Hardball (2001, d. Brian Robbins)
Primarily based on the guide Hardball by Daniel Coyle and co-starring Diane Lane. Keanu stars as Conor O’Neill.
Thumbsucker (2005, d. Mike Mills)
Primarily based on the guide Thumbsucker by Walter Kirn and starring Lou Taylor Pucci, with Tilda Swinton and Vincent D’Onofrio. Keanu performs Perry Lyman.
Constantine (2005, d. Francis Lawrence)
Primarily based on the Hellblazer comics by Garth Ennis and Jamie Delano and co-starring Rachel Weisz. Keanu stars as John Constantine.
A Scanner Darkly (2006, d. Richard Linklater)
Primarily based on the guide A Scanner Darkly by Philip Ok. Dick and co-starring Winona Ryder and Robert Downey Jr. Keanu stars as Bob Arctor.
Avenue Kings (2008, d. David Ayer)
Whereas not based mostly on a guide, the screenplay was written by crime novelist James Ellroy. Keanu stars as Tom Ludlow.
The Personal Lives of Pippa Lee (2009, d. Rebecca Miller)
Primarily based on the guide The Personal Lives of Pippa Lee by Rebecca Miller and starring Robin Wright. Keanu performs Chris Nadeau.
All proper, Keanu. It’s been ten years. We’d like one other bookish film from you and we’d like it now. Please and thanks.
Need extra bookish roles? Try Angela Bassett.
