Keanu Reeves Rumored for Universal's New Live-Action LEGO Film
Three directors, five years of Universal holding LEGO film rights, and now a name: Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks for a new live-action/animated LEGO film, per Deadline. Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins, and Joe Cornish are developing it. Whether this is distinct from the previously announced live-action Ninjago film is still unclear.
Patty Jenkins, Jake Kasdan, Joe Cornish, and Keanu Reeves: Universal is not building a cheap licensing product. Jenkins directed Wonder Woman; Kasdan steered the Jumanji revival. That creative bench, plus a credible star attachment, puts this in a different category than most toy-IP adaptations. The franchise's clearest shot at post-2014 relevance.