Los Angeles: Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to star in a live-action hybrid ‘Lego’ film.
The Universal film will be directed by Josh Cooley and marks a reunion between Reeves and the filmmaker after their collaboration on 2019’s ‘Toy Story 4’, in which Cooley directed and Reeves voiced the stuntman toy Duke Caboom.
It will be produced by Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians for the Lego Group. The plot details are kept under wraps, but the film is expected to combine live-action and animation, according to entertainment news outlet Deadline.
Universal signed a five-year exclusive deal with The Lego Group in 2020 to develop, produce, and distribute theatrical releases. Previously, four major Lego films have been released: 'The Lego Movie' (2014), 'The Lego Batman Movie' (2017), 'The Lego Ninjago Movie' (2017), and 'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part' (2019).
Additionally, several direct-to-video and streaming Lego films have been released, including 'LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers' (2010) and adaptations based on DC, Marvel and Star Wars franchises.
Reeves’ latest work is the Apple TV+ film ‘Outcome’, released on April 10. He will next return as the voice of antihero Shadow the Hedgehog in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 4'. He will also star in the sequel to 'Constantine' and Netflix's adaptation of 'BRZRKR' .