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Why Keanu Reeves Turned Down One Of The Defining '90s Crime Thrillers
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scrn loglineHow Keanu Reeves dodged a '90s crime classic, cementing his status as the ultimate action starbeat sheet- Keanu was offered the lead role in the 1995 film 'Heat', one of the most acclaimed crime thrillers of the decade, but turned it down to focus on other projects
- Reeves' decision to pass on 'Heat' allowed him to instead star in blockbusters like 'Speed' and 'The Matrix', solidifying his reputation as one of Hollywood's most bankable action heroes
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Why Keanu Reeves Turned Down One Of The Defining '90s Crime Thrillers
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Nick Staniforth)
scrn logline
How Keanu Reeves dodged a '90s crime classic, cementing his status as the ultimate action star
beat sheet
- Keanu was offered the lead role in the 1995 film 'Heat', one of the most acclaimed crime thrillers of the decade, but turned it down to focus on other projects
- Reeves' decision to pass on 'Heat' allowed him to instead star in blockbusters like 'Speed' and 'The Matrix', solidifying his reputation as one of Hollywood's most bankable action heroes
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Keanu Reeves, Heat, Speed, The Matrix