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News movies & tv series 13 September 2024, 02:05

„Hopefully He'll Think I'm Right for the Part”. Keanu Reeves Begged to Star in One of the Best Trilogies in Cinema, But Was Not Chosen

Keanu Reeves fought for a role in the famous trilogy, however, despite his efforts, he failed to appear in the films.

Source: John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski, Lionsgate, 2023 / The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Peter Jackson, New Line Cinema, 2003
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Keanu Reeves has starred in famous cinematic series like Matrix and John Wick, but there is one that he was very keen on, but despite his efforts he failed to appear in it. Years ago, the actor fought for a role in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, however, nothing came of it.

Reeves wanted to play Aragorn, also known as Strider, in the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, but as we already know, the role went to Viggo Mortensen. Despite the fact that the Matrix star tried to get it and said in interviews (via Startefact) that he was suitable for it, Peter Jackson ultimately set his sights on another actor.

I'm petitioning to play Strider. I'd love to work with [Peter Jackson], but I'm not sure if it's going to go ahead. I hope I can.

I want to play Strider in Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson is doing that and I might have to go begging for the role. I have people making calls right now. Hopefully he'll think I'm right for the part. I'm the man. I'm there.

With Lord of the Rings didn't pan out at the time, but Reeves certainly can't complain about how his career, which can be counted as successful, has turned out. The actor has had interesting roles in numerous productions and is still eagerly cast in more projects.

And if his dream of playing a role in The Lord of the Rings and working with Peter Jackson isn't lost, he still has a chance to fulfill it, as the filmmaker is returning to Middle-earth with a new project – The Hunt for Gollum – which may include a role for Reeves.

Edyta Jastrzebska

Edyta Jastrzebska

A graduate of journalism and social communication as well as cultural studies. She started at Gamepressure.com as one of the newspeople in the films department. Currently she oversees the Gamepressure movie&TV newsroom. She excels in the field of film and television, both in reality-based and fantasy themes. Keeps up with industry trends, but in her free time she prefers to watch less known titles. Has a complicated relationship with popular ones, which is why she only gets convinced about many of them when the hype around them subsides. Loves to spend her evenings not only watching movies, series, reading books and playing video games, but also playing text RPGs, which she has been into for several years.

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