Keanu Reeves Reveals Painful On-Set Injury
\nKeanu Reeves remains one of Hollywood\u2019s most admired stars. Fans and colleagues alike often praise his kindness and professionalism. So when he revealed a recent injury, many were understandably alarmed.<\/p>\n
A Lighthearted Appearance Turns Serious
\nDuring an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Reeves opened up about an incident that happened while filming his new comedy Good Fortune. Despite the film\u2019s lighthearted tone, the story he shared was anything but.<\/p>\n
The Accident: \u201cAccident Got to Me\u201d
\nColbert began by jokingly asking what kind of intense stunt caused the injury. Reeves, known for his action-heavy roles in The Matrix and John Wick, replied with a chuckle, \u201cNo one got to me\u2014accident got to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to describe the moment. It wasn\u2019t a high-speed chase or daring leap that injured him. In fact, it happened while walking into a dressing room after filming a scene in a cold plunge with Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Cold Plunge Misstep
\nReeves explained that after enjoying the cold plunge, he did the usual \u201ccold shuffle\u201d across a carpeted floor. Unfortunately, his foot caught in a pocket of the carpet. He stood up during the interview to reenact the moment and showed how his knee buckled.<\/p>\n
\u201cI spiked. Just drove it into the ground,\u201d he said. The impact shattered his kneecap. \u201cMy patella cracked like a potato chip,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Not an Action Film\u2014But Still Dangerous
\n\u201cThis wasn\u2019t an action film,\u201d Colbert clarified. \u201cNo, it was comedy,\u201d Reeves replied, smirking. \u201cComedy is hard, man,\u201d he joked.<\/p>\n
Recovery and Filming Continues
\nBack in January, Reeves was seen filming on crutches, sporting an ice pack on his injured knee. Fortunately, he seems to have healed well since.<\/p>\n
Good Fortune stars Aziz Ansari\u2014who also wrote, co-produced, and is directing the film. The cast also includes Sandra Oh and Keke Palmer.<\/p>\n
Keanu fans can breathe a sigh of relief\u2014he\u2019s doing fine and still working hard. Share this story with anyone who\u2019s been wondering how the beloved star is holding up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"