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Keanu Reeves Reacts to Legend Tom Cruise’s Support for John Wick 5

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Tom Cruise recently expressed his support for the upcoming movie “John Wick: Ballerina” by sending a heartfelt shoutout to it, and this gesture meant a great deal to Keanu Reeves. Both Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves are renowned figures in Hollywood, but when it comes to advocating for cinema experiences and groundbreaking new films, Cruise stands out as exceptional. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption within the movie industry in 2020, Cruise has been encouraging audiences to return to theaters. Consequently, his enthusiasm for some of this summer’s most highly anticipated blockbusters comes as no shock.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, Tom Cruise discussed the excitement audiences can look forward to this summer with the upcoming final Mission: Impossible movie and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners now playing in theaters. He also hinted at the John Wick series, where Keanu Reeves and Ana will reportedly take on a Ballerina role. Later, when Entertainment Tonight spoke to Reeves at the red carpet premiere of Ballerina, they asked him about Tom Cruise’s supportive comments. Reeves expressed his enthusiasm in response.

Indeed, this individual is nothing short of extraordinary. I can scarcely think of anyone who matches his prowess. His illustrious career, spanning action and dramatic performances, sets him apart. He’s truly exceptional; one could even say he’s among the greats. It’s quite an honor to receive a nod from such a legendary figure.

Tom Cruise Has Always Supported Reeves’ Career

Keanu Reeves And Tom Cruise Are Both Committed To Doing Their Own Stunts

In a more recent instance, Cruise publicly praised the film Ballerina, but this isn’t the first time he’s openly endorsed Keanu Reeves’ work or the John Wick series. In fact, Cruise has confessed to having grown up alongside Reeves, expressing his deep admiration for Reeves’ dedication and charm in movies like The Matrix, Speed, and of course, John Wick. He stated, “I know what it takes to pull off those stunts, so I always call him. I tell him, ‘Hats off, man, hats off,’ and I truly appreciate those movies.” Given that both Cruise and Reeves are renowned for performing their own stunts, their mutual appreciation is quite logical.

Over time, the action sequences in the “Mission: Impossible” series have grown progressively daring, with Tom Cruise performing death-defying stunts such as scaling the Burj Khalifa, hanging from helicopters, and leaping off cliffs on a motorcycle. In contrast, Keanu Reeves’ stunt work in the “John Wick” films primarily revolves around combat, yet his dedication is equally awe-inspiring. During an interview for “John Wick: Chapter 4,” Reeves disclosed that he executed approximately 90% of the stunts in the initial “John Wick” film and at least 95% in “John Wick: Chapter 2.”

Our Take On Cruise And Reeves’ Legendary Action Careers

They’re Both At The Top Of Their Game

It’s amazing to look back and realize that when we first saw Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt plummet into the pristine vault in the original Mission: Impossible, little did we expect he’d be diving into a submerged submarine decades later. Mission: Impossible is one of those unique franchises that has managed to maintain and even enhance its excitement as it has grown over the years. This is quite remarkable given how nerve-wracking the initial Mission: Impossible movie was. Much of the franchise’s success can be attributed to Cruise’s dedication to action sequences and his genuine passion for filmmaking and the art of cinema.

In that very same interview for “John Wick: Chapter 4,” as Reeves elucidated, performing stunts can significantly boost an actor’s portrayal and establish a powerful bond with the audience and the narrative itself. Just like “John Wick” has grown stronger with each sequel, if “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Ballerina,” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” truly are Keanu Reeves’ and Tom Cruise’s final performances as these iconic action heroes, they’ve undoubtedly left us on a high note.

From The World of John Wick: Ballerina is in cinemas June 6.

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2025-06-05 11:57

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