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Keanu Reeves Circles New Lego Movie Role
22 Jun
Summary
- Keanu Reeves is in talks for the lead role in a new Lego movie.
- The film is being developed by "Toy Story 4" director Josh Cooley.
- Universal aims to make the movie before Lego film rights expire soon.
Keanu Reeves is reportedly in negotiations to take the lead role in an upcoming Lego movie. This project is set to be directed by Josh Cooley, known for his work on "Toy Story 4," marking a reunion for him and Reeves, who previously collaborated on the character of Duke Caboom.
Universal Pictures is developing this film, described as a live-action and CG hybrid. The studio is working to move forward with a Lego movie within the next six months, as their rights to the property are set to expire. If this project does not materialize, the rights could become available again.
Lego's cinematic journey began with Warner Bros. in 2014 with "The Lego Movie." While the franchise initially found success, later installments like "The Lego Ninjago Movie" and "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" did not perform as well commercially, leading Warner Bros. to let their rights expire.
Universal's prior experience with Lego content includes the biopic "Piece by Piece," which, despite positive reviews, was a box office disappointment. The studio is now aiming to reignite the Lego film universe with this new Reeves-attached project.
