Shattered knee cap resembles crushed potato chip.
Keanu Reeves, aged 61, suffered a severe knee injury during the filming of the movie "Good Fortune - A Very Special Guardian Angel" last year. The incident occurred during the filming of a comedy scene, not an action sequence.
Reeves' co-star, Seth Rogen, was also present during the accident. Rogen, who is also one of the film's stars, made a joke about supporting Reeves after the accident, impersonating his "Studio" character, Matt Remick.
Aziz Ansari, another co-star and the film's director, panicked during the incident. However, Ansari is now able to laugh about the incident, comparing it to events portrayed in Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ comedy series "The Studio". Ansari's comparison was made in a new interview with "The Hollywood Reporter".
Reeves could have chosen to leave the set after the accident, but he decided to continue filming. His determination did not go unnoticed, as Reeves later joked about the accident on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in July 2024, comparing it to the challenges of comedy.
The injury resulted in a broken patella, a painful experience that Reeves described as intense, comparing it to a potato chip snapping. The details of the injury were quite bloody, according to his account in the interview.
The accident did not involve hanging Keanu Reeves on wires or playing him like a puppet, as suggested by Seth Rogen in jest. Keanu Reeves was replaced by Nicolas Cage during the filming of "Good Fortune - A Very Special Guardian Angel" after Reeves sustained the severe knee fracture.
The movie "Good Fortune - A Very Special Guardian Angel" is directed by Aziz Ansari and will be released in German cinemas on October 16, 2025. The film also stars Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves, with Reeves reprising his role once he has recovered from his injury.
Aziz Ansari, in his capacity as the film's director, has assured fans that the film's release will not be delayed due to Reeves' injury. The film's production team is working diligently to ensure that the film is completed on schedule, with Cage's scenes being carefully integrated to maintain the film's continuity.
Fans of Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari are eagerly awaiting the release of "Good Fortune - A Very Special Guardian Angel". The film promises to be a hilarious comedy, with Reeves and Ansari's unique comedic styles on full display. With the film's release just around the corner, fans can expect a rollercoaster ride of laughter and excitement.
