Keanu Reeves To Star In New 'Lego' Hybrid Movie
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to star in a live-action/animation hybrid Lego film directed by Josh Cooley, reuniting the duo after their successful collaboration on the Toy Story franchise.
- Universal Pictures is developing the project with producers Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians from The Lego Group, though plot details remain undisclosed.
- The studio accelerated development around Reeves to secure the Lego rights before they potentially lapse, with the film expected to enter pre-production within six months.
- Josh Cooley, known for directing Toy Story 4 and the recent Transformers One, is actively involved in multiple live-action projects in development, including adaptations for Sony, Universal, and Disney.
- Keanu Reeves recently reprised his role as Duke Caboom in Toy Story 5 and has been active in music and theater, including a new album release and a Broadway debut in 2025.
