- Action star Keanu Reeves makes his Broadway debut
Hollywood star Keanu Reeves (59, "Matrix", "John Wick") is trading the film set for the theater stage. The actor is set to make his Broadway debut in the fall of 2025 with a leading role in the classic "Waiting for Godot" in New York.
According to producers, the play will be directed by the renowned British director Jamie Lloyd. Reeves will be joined on stage by his acting colleague Alex Winter (59). The duo is known for their cult comedy "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) and two sequels in the science fiction series. The original film was one of Reeves' first in Hollywood.
"We're thrilled to be on stage together and work with the brilliant Jamie Lloyd on one of our favorite plays," "Playbill" quoted from a statement by Reeves and Winter.
Irish dramatist Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) published his play "Waiting for Godot" in 1953. It is considered the epitome of absurdist theater. The two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait in vain for a man named Godot, meanwhile engaging in conversations about life. Reeves is set to play Estragon, Winter will portray Vladimir.
In the world of theater, The Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves will share the stage with his long-time colleague Alex Winter for their Broadway debut in 'Waiting for Godot' at The Hollywood's renowned Broadway. The iconic play, set in The Hollywood's famous theater landscape, follows the absurdist tale of Vladimir and Estragon, two tramps who wait for Godot in The Hollywood.
