Keanu Reeves Talks 'Knock Knock', 'Rain', and More at Sundance 2015

One of the many films to premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival was director Eli Roth's new film Knock Knock. The horror movie stars Keanu Reeves as a married family man whose fantasy affair with two beautiful young women (Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas) turns nightmarish (which is not a surprise when you're in an Eli Roth movie). Roth penned the remake of Peter Traynor‘s 1977 exploitation film Death Game, with with Nicholas Lopez and Guillermo Amoedo.
Shortly after the premiere I landed an exclusive video interview with Keanu Reeves. During the very fun interview he talked about working with Roth and how much crazy shit is in the film, his character and what the movie is about, if he has any directorial efforts lined up to follow Man of Tai Chi, if he's seen the Constantine TV show, upcoming projects like The Whole Truth and Daughter of God, the success of John Wick, and more.
And for people wondering about the status of the TV series adaptation of Barry Eisler’s John Rain book series Rain, Reeves revealed that Cinemax optioned the series and they're hard at work writing the pilot. For those unfamiliar with Eisler’s book series, it’s described as a “globe-trotting action drama” that revolves around a half-Japanese, half-American assassin who specializes in making his marks look like they died from natural causes. The first John Rain book, A Clean Kill in Tokyo, was published in 2002 and was followed by six more novels in the series, with another on the way. Assuming the show gets made, it would mark Reeves’ first major starring role in a TV show.
For more on Rain, which John Wick directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch are helming, check out this interview. But the main thing to know is they're planning on bringing a level of action to the small screen that's never been done. I personally can't wait for this show after seeing what they accomplished on John Wick.
Finally, for more on Knock Knock, you can watch the teaser trailer here. Look for more on the film soon since Lionsgate picked it up at Sundance.
Keanu Reeves Time Index:
0:00 - Talking John Wick and how great it was.
1:00 - An update on the Rain TV series. Reveals it was picked up by Cinemax.
2:33 - On his character in Knock Knock and what the film is about.
3:35 - On working with Eli Roth and how much crazy shit is in the film.
4:20 - The script was fantastic and he responded to it immediately.
5:18 - What project do the people who meet him most want to talk about?
6:30 - Talks about upcoming projects like The Whole Truth and Daughter of God.
8:32 - Does he have any directorial efforts lined up to follow Man of Tai Chi?
10:00 - On how he’s getting back into comedy.
10:41 - Has he seen the Constantine TV show?
11:06 - Will he go see Point Break Live in LA?
11:44 - What was the last gift he bought himself?
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He's like a fine wine ,,"He gets better as he ages "!❤

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Keanu is such a cool guy.

[@anthonybymallia7067]

agreed man

[@itsmefookoff8372]

ran into him my 2nd day in los angeles at the rainbow. drank a beer and told him my wife was his biggest fan and he said lets call her. lol definitely a cool guy!

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he s powerfull and nice guy

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I like it when he puts his hand in front of his mouth when he laughs it’s cute 🥰

[@marivicalbis4734]

That laugh at word "torture" omg. I feel so much inlove with his shyness and perverty guilt😍😍😍😍😍

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[@TherealKCR]

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[@jordanallison7105]

this is a great interview with real questions. The interviewer did a great job drawing answers out, and it is evident that he has been a long-time fan. Of course, Keanu is excellent.

[@shescalledirina]

***** and it seems KR appreciated the questions as well. About his profession, not about personal life (too much). And thank God! there wasn't a "how do you look so young?" question!

[@TheGeorgeD13]

+ursuiry That's got to be annoying everyone asking him how he looks like he hasn't aged a day. I mean sure, he's probably grateful for god-given good looks, but it's got to grate on your nerves after a while.

[@user-fm4hu6ps3k]

Great interview, Mr Reeves seemed to really enjoy himself, very entertaining, thank you.

[@jomontanee]

Big thanks to the interviewer. He totally invested in questioning and listening also. It was a great interview.

[@creativeraven2222]

I can't imagine how difficult it is to focus and be engaged with the noise in the background as well as talking with someone you don't know. Great job making the interview casual and relaxed enough to just chat.

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Действительно, не могли выбрать место поспокойнее!😊

[@AshleyMarie-mr4ry]

Great interview! Nice to hear real questions and actually take the time to listen.

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Thanks for your love and support❤❤❤

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[@Alice-fr1ef]

No other actor could ever play John Wick. Only Keanu Reeves could ever be John Wick or Neo.

[@freddybeer]

This is a brilliant interview! You managed to cover so many topics, really appreciated that!

[@snowylim6818]

Under the mask of politeness,a thousand horses running inside his spirit.....good tricks

[@gordanatrecak3518]

Great interview. Such a brilliant actor and man. 👏👍♥️

[@Zoza15]

Keanu Reeves in his 50's and he still goes strong since the roll as him playing as Neo in the Matrix movies.

[@cheery-hex]

he has done soooo many movies in the last 4 years. I would love to see him do comedy!

[@Joy-qw3wm]

Agreed! I loved "something`s gotta give"...Sigh:)

[@brianmcfarland5889]

"that ship has sailed for me unfortunately" *heart shattered instantly* i really want hime to do something with constantine again.

[@Ulieq]

Lol it sailed cuz marvel is signing him

[@pinkcashmeres]

Ulieq They haven’t. They have been pining for him though.

[@sharonpotter8757]

Love Keanu Reeves and any movie he is in but my favorite movies are John Wick him playing a real badass when he is really a very kind person shows what a great actor he is much love and respect for him in life ❤️

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I love this man, he’s a magic man ….

[@bigpoppaa1]

Keanu Reeves is awesome. Neo man you saved the world.

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[@bigboss4342]

he is awesome, best of the best actor

[@Marisoli]

Este ator Keanu é lindo demais, alma pura, expressão limpída, simples, humano, sempre sorrindo, trata. bem todo mundo, nunca perde a paciência, que Deus o conserve assim.

[@reginabrown1492]

Such a hard working man! Brilliant actor!

[@amarmani155]

actually its about 5 years he is jobless.he makes about 1$ a day.

[@TherealKCR]

❤❤❤

[@cynthiareeder4433]

Love you John wick great show ❤

[@keanucharlesreeves3452]

Thanks for your love and support❤❤❤

[@keanucharlesreeves3452]

I'm not actually active here ma'am we could discuss privately on my mailbox box if you don't mind??

[@avabaudelaire5516]

This was a great interview all around!

[@mariabates843]

Good morning handsome man. Be happy always! 😘🥰

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Grande keanu Reeves ❤😊

[@NurNur-nh5er]

He was good friends with River Phoenix. I can see why River loved him. They both are gorgeous.

[@moe4651]

Aww yeah, I love River❤ I even wrote a song for him haha.

[@sharbee8033]

God he seems so sweet and down to earth not a shade of arrogance about him. I will definitely sign up for the petition...

[@amarmani155]

he is idiot and proud of it...anything else you wanna know?

[@alexmoon478]

@@amarmani155 Why you hate him? Did you lose your crush because of him or something?

[@sherriebain2006]

Awesome interview. BTW: love the nail polish.

[@TherealKCR]

❤❤❤

[@katiemynette4285]

Hi Keanu. I'm watching some of your interviews for the second and third time. Love you, Katie Mynette.

[@krisbruce4714]

Learning ones heart each others hearts.

[@amandastandish5774]

Knock Knock??? How did you keep a straight face??😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-wm1me7kh7q]

Nice interview🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍

[@shadowman2192]

I loved Man Of Tai Chi.

[@soledadd.7546]

Keanu, you've got it

[@TherealKCR]

❤

[@marianna7070]

the best actor in the world, I love you very much you are brilliant in this film industry people like you and never will you have a heart of gold you are in my heart

[@zenaydaventurina]

great interview of a kind humble. sometimes funny guy ! have a wonderful time thanks

[@MsJilsephonie]

Can he be any nicer? I mean he might not be the greatest actor in the world but him being so nice and hes work ethic make me respect him even more

[@pamraven717]

MsJilsephonie he’s actually a terrific actor. Very underrated and in a way misunderstood

[@MsJilsephonie]

maybe you right one of my favs eithr way

[@gordanatrecak3518]

Simply the best. A genius person.

[@woundedryhmes]

Isn't there any way to convince him to go for Constantine sequel? He said he was done with the char but it was a great movie that seriously deserved a sequel. Am I the only one God pls make sequel?!!

[@whizgal851]

woundedryhmes I agree with you. Even I want a Constantine sequel with Keanu in it. Isnt there any way to convince him and the studio ...lol

[@woundedryhmes]

whizgal851 Hope So plsss someone get to talk to Keanu :)

[@Kongoliz]

+woundedryhmes maybe God himself doesn't agree :-) know what I mean

[@woundedryhmes]

Kongoliz Hahahah yeah good one :)

[@Kongoliz]

***** John Wick is NOT kinda mediocre. And the motive for going mad and killing the dickhead villains is not just due to the fact of the dog. His wife's just passed away for Gee sake. So, understand that bullying this broken badass man and brutalize his gift to death is a brilliant bad move. That makes this movie even more entertaining !

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[@ItsMe-ic7on]

I do enjoy his interviews

[@burjreview]

Great books. Interviewed Eisler.

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Love you 😍😍😍😍😍

[@icodlosvinos]

My type of man.........totally, so interesting, and gorgeous is a big plus too :)

[@icodlosvinos]

I will paint his nails for him lol, dont mind lol. He is just my type, hunky

[@icodlosvinos]

lol

[@renaelynn6376]

@Altair65 he is into women, he loves all women. He'll marry Bullock. They are adorable together.

[@anthonybymallia7067]

awesome movie great guy

[@JaneVille01]

Keanu Reeves's fan forever

[@keanucharlesreeves3452]

Thanks for your love and support❤❤❤❤

[@keanucharlesreeves3452]

I'm not active here ma'am we could discuss privately on my mailbox box if you don't mind??

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Keanu Reeves takes the metro no body guard when I first herd I said wow and handsome

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[@amandastandish5774]

I saw Knock Knock! Too funny!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@marieseidl]

Knock knock is a really exiting Thriller with an strange finish. Keanu at his best and wonderful Ana de Armas😮🖤🖤🖤

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They were all good movies!!

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solo se que es el mejor

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Serce ❤️💓 mnie boli..

[@JoseRodriguezJr84]

Love the movie John wick.

[@jolantarakowska8834]

Zdejmijcie ten odcinek !! Każdy może mieć zły dzień. Po przepięciu ,!!

[@dolmarpinc3357]

john wick was crazy cool

[@supashyarc]

I wish I could look like him.

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He is awesome

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Well Keanu, my mom loves you.... and me too!!!

[@TherealKCR]

Where r u from

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Mister Wick Loves you.

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❤can also, ,i love mr wick

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Ha ha this mum loves you 🥰😄

[@ChrisMck-wv3xq]

I have to say I love the wick series too.

[@simply6162]

how much crazy shits has done in this movie :D :D

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Ye teme mon amour keanureeves 💞💞💞❤️❤️❤️

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Good movies saw them

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[@convaliente]

Nice hair style.!

[@JaneVille01]

I want him do a superhero type of movie..

[@Celestialnumber3]

Nice guy :-)

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💝🙏💝

[@marietete4957]

❤....

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MUCHO TIEMPO pasado 😅

[@annisazeinadinanda8876]

The interviewer bored him to death, asked him questions he didnt know the answer to, if i have 12 min with keanu i wont waste it like this

[@debracaine287]

❤❤❤sweetheart your hands are so wonderful ❤❤❤😊😊😅😅

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❤ édi voltál

[@flamingowen]

watcha on keanu

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Boa noite! 🎸🐕🚘🏍❤

[@Joy-qw3wm]

I think this is the only movie with Keanu i didn`t like. (Just didn`t like the theme of the movie ,and the character was so unlike anything he`s done before!:)..Kudos to Keanu for changing up his roles (Ironically i really liked "The watcher") ,and not being overly typecast after The matrix and John Wick.Such a genuinely lovely guy and so down to earth.

[@summerrain1850]

hold on, his name is john rain in the show? omg. i love that. im summer rain, where can i fit in this story? could i be an assassin?

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WHATTIMEIS?

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IFOUNDYOURSBEAUTY

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Qual ator favorito do mr.reeves😅?

[@LelouMe]

Refering to the last question: Why is he always dodging questions? Hell, yes he knows what he bought for the house, but he doesn't want to share!!!

[@taneshawalker]

Or an new alarm for his home to keep those wacky bitches from breaking in...

[@jrjubach]

Haha, I think Keanu has always been a pretty private person. Never lets anyone know too much.

[@jaquie3648]

Knock knock is great Yes lots of sex But plenty of scarey parts one of my faves

[@katerinagrib]

He looks uncomfortable there.

[@barozra]

+Ecaterina Grib It seems to me that the host is a little bit "overexcited" and in all praises for Keanu (very deserved anyway) and that made Keanu a bit shy in the begining as he's a very humble guy. I think Keanu loves peaceful surroundings much better.... or maybe it's one of those days when no matter what you feel ackward for some reason.

[@Jonathanmentor]

+Ecaterina Grib agreed I think he looks very anxious but this is not surprising with actors being out of their role.

[@amarmani155]

shyness most time is not even worth 1$,who would really care for stupid drama?

[@virasanchez3175]

he did look uncomfortable. I was feeling the same. he kept touching his beard. and his nose. maby something was bothering him. we may never know.

[@virasanchez3175]

he did look uncomfortable. I was feeling the same. he kept touching his beard. and his nose. maby something was bothering him. we may never know.

[@user-gc7nk8rj4z]

This is new Interview of Keanu Reeves Right?

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HOWMUCHALLTHISCOST?

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Celebryty of vodka ,?? Impossible ? My hero ??