Keanu Reeves and Toy Story 4 Director Team Up for a New Hybrid Lego Movie
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Keanu Reeves is in talks to star in a new live-action hybrid Lego movie, reuniting with Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley under Universal Pictures.
Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to headline a brand new Lego movie, teaming up once again with director Josh Cooley. According to a recent report by Deadline, Universal developed the project specifically with Reeves in mind after securing the Lego film rights back in 2020. This will be the first major cinematic outing for the brick based franchise since its migration to Universal, and bringing Cooley on board clearly helped seal the deal for the John Wick star.
The creative duo previously collaborated on Toy Story 4, where Reeves memorably voiced the stunt toy Duke Caboom. That film crossed the billion dollar mark globally, and while audiences might not have actively demanded another Toy Story or a stylistic pivot for Lego, the combination of star power and proven directorial talent makes this an intriguing swing. Previous entries like The Lego Movie and The Lego Batman Movie proved that toy based cinema can deliver sharp comedy and genuine heart, though those films relied entirely on animation.
This upcoming project is taking a different route by utilizing a live action hybrid format, though specific plot details and how the human elements will interact with the brick animation remain under wraps. For players and digital creators who grew up building virtual worlds in Lego games or watching brick films on YouTube, the evolution of the franchise is worth keeping an eye on as it ventures into new visual territory. You can read the original story over at Polygon.
Originally reported by Austin Manchester at Polygon.
Tags: Movies, Lego, Keanu Reeves, Animation, Entertainment
Original article: Polygon