We could not see one other photograph of Keanu Reeves sadly consuming a sandwich alone on a park bench anytime quickly — however the motion star has been having darkish ideas currently.
“I’m 59, so I’m thinking about death all the time,” Reeves informed BBC Information in an interview revealed Monday.
However, in fact, the actor put a optimistic spin on his morbid fascination.
“Hopefully it’s not crippling, but hopefully it’s sensitized [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have, and the relationships that we have the potential to have.”
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In additional proof that Reeves is considering his personal mortality, he simply revealed his first novel, “The Book of Elsewhere,” in collaboration with British science fiction writer China Miéville. In accordance with the BBC, the ebook follows an immortal warrior named “B” who simply desires to die.
This isn’t Reeves’ first foray into writing — “The Book of Elsewhere” is predicated on the favored comedian ebook collection he created known as “BRZRKR” (pronounced “berserker”).
“B” is an 80,000-year-old half-mortal and half-god who’s affected by the “curse of violence” and may “punch through people’s chests and rip their arms off, rip their heads off”, in response to Reeves.
The “Speed” star admitted that the character was impressed by “some of the action films that I had done.”
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Reeves’ personal experiences have undoubtedly bolstered his consciousness that life is fleeting.
In 1993, his shut good friend, actor River Phoenix, died at age 23 from a drug overdose. In 1999, Reeves endured one other tragic loss when his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, gave delivery to their stillborn daughter, Ava. In 2001, Syme additionally died in a automobile accident.
Reeves has lengthy been open about his grief and his reflections as regards to loss of life. In 2019, Stephen Colbert requested Reeves: “What do you think happens when we die?”
Colbert appeared shocked by Reeves’ considerate reply.
“I know that the ones who love us will miss us,” he stated.
