CNN
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Keanu Reeves is getting old like the remainder of us.
And for that purpose, “The Matrix” has shared, mortality has been on his thoughts.
“I’m 59, so I’m fascinated about demise on a regular basis,” Reeves told BBC News. “I’m younger previous.”
Reeves is selling his first novel, “The Guide of Elsewhere.”
The ebook relies on the “BRZRKR” comedian ebook collection created by Reeves and written in collaboration with British science fiction creator China Miéville. The plot of the brand new novel is centered on B, an immortal warrior with a demise want.
This has additionally contributed to Reeves’ give attention to demise, which, he stated, he’s making an attempt to maintain in perspective.
“Hopefully it’s not crippling, however hopefully it’s sensitized [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have now, and the relationships that we have now the potential to have,” Reeves stated.
And whereas some might imagine B relies on Reeves because of his bodily traits like lengthy darkish hair, the actor and creator is usually laying declare to inspiring among the character’s violence.
“I believe it was influenced by among the motion movies that I had executed,” stated Reeves, who has had massive success in his film franchises, together with the “John Wick” movies.