Alan Ritchson Drops Out of New Netflix Action Movie, A-List Batman Actor Replaces Him
The project reunites Keanu Reeves with action director Jaume Collet-Serra and centers on a marshal trapped with a protected witness during a hurricane.
- Netflix has tapped Keanu Reeves to star in the action thriller "Maelstrom," helmed by "Carry-On" filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra, following the abrupt departure of "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson.
- Originally sold in 1993 as a spec script to Warner Bros., the project is being revived by producer Jeff Robinov, marking his first collaboration under a new deal with the streamer.
- Screenwriter Mark Bianculli, who worked on "How to Rob a Bank," is polishing the screenplay, which follows a Federal Marshal protecting an arms dealer's fiancée during a hurricane.
- While the reason for Ritchson's departure remains undisclosed, the actor is still expected to reprise his role for the sequel to the Netflix hit "War Machine."
- Beyond this project, Reeves remains occupied with "Sonic the Hedgehog 4," Ruben Östlund's "The Entertainment System Is Down," and the gestating "John Wick 5" for Lionsgate.
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Keanu Reeves To Star In 'Maelstrom' At Netflix, Replacing Alan Ritchson
Keanu Reeves is set to star in Maelstrom, a new Netflix action flick from Carry-On‘s Jaume Collet-Serra, sources have confirmed to Deadline. Reeves takes over the lead from Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson, who exited the project for undisclosed reasons. Reps for Netflix declined to comment. In Maelstrom, a Federal Marshal assigned to protect the fiancée of […]
Alan Ritchson Drops Out of New Netflix Action Movie, A-List Batman Actor Replaces Him
Netflix’s upcoming action thriller is taking shape with a new lead actor. The A-lister has joined the cast after Alan Ritchson’s exit. According to Page Six, Keanu Reeves is set to star in Netflix’s Maelstrom after Ritchson drops out. The reason behind the Reacher star’s departure remains unclear. Producer Jeff Robinov sold Maelstrom as a […] The post Alan Ritchson Drops Out of New Netflix Action Movie, A-List Batman Actor Replaces Him appeared …
Keanu Reeves Enlisted For Jaume Collet-Serra & Netflix's 'Die Hard'-Inspired 'Maelstrom' After Alan Ritchson Exits
Netflix has called upon Keanu Reeves for its latest high-profile action project, “Maelstrom,” which will be helmed by filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra after working with the streamer on the airport thriller “Carry-On.” It is based on a long-in-limbo spec script that goes back to 1993 and is said to have been pitched to Warner Bros. back then as “Die Hard” in a hurricane. Continue reading Keanu Reeves Enlisted For Jaume Collet-Serra & Netflix’s ‘Die …
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