Daily Debate: What Role Would You Want Keanu Reeves to Play in a Zelda Game?
Posted on April 24 2024 by Josh Wittmershaus
On April 15th, Hollywood Reporter announced that Keanu Reeves would be starring as Shadow in the upcoming Sonic 3 film. When you add this to his involved role as your companion in the video game Cyberpunk 2077, it’s pretty clear that he has an interest in the videogame culture and community. This has me wondering if Keanu Reeves could be part of the Zelda movie, or an upcoming game? If so, who would he play?
This can go two different ways, naturally. I have a hard time seeing him taking on a role similar to what he had in Cyberpunk 2077, as a character like Navi, Midna, or Fi doesn’t really scream “Keanu Reeves” to me. As a voice actor in a video game or animated film, I could see him playing a character like Rauru, Revali, or perhaps a super chill Goron (think Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Reeves). As an actor in a live-action movie, it could open the door for him to play someone more villainous, or an anti-hero of sorts. The character that comes to mind — and I might get some hate for this — is Astor, from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. It just makes sense to me, with his cool and mysterious demeanor. A more classic villain like Vaati could work as well.
What do you think? Would you want to see Keanu Reeves continue his presence in video game media with an appearance in a Zelda game or movie? If so, what role would you want to see him in? If not, why? Give us your most “Ex-cell-ent!” thoughts in the comments below!
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Josh Wittmershaus is a writer at Zelda Dungeon. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, he now resides in Northern California. Aside from Zelda, Josh enjoys playing music, seeing live music, music history, and all other things music. He also enjoys skating, hockey, and the occasional political or philosophical thought exercise.
