Keanu Reeves reveals his morbid thoughts while promoting new book, leaves fans in deep reflection
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Keanu Reeves, 59, known for his ageless demeanor, shared his preoccupation with mortality in a recent BBC News interview.
Despite his reputation as an 'eternally youthful' actor, Keanu Reeves admits he often thinks about mortality.
Keanu Reeves reveals 'crippling' thoughts about death
While promoting his new novel, 'The Book of Elsewhere,' with co-author China Mieville, Keanu Reeves revealed that thoughts of death frequently occupy his mind. The novel, inspired by Reeves' BRZRKR comic series, delves into themes of immortality and the desire for death.
"I'm 59, so I'm thinking about death all the time," the actor told BBC News on Monday.
"Hopefully it's not crippling, but hopefully it's sensitized [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have, and the relationships that we have the potential to have," he explained.
Despite his contemplations on death, Reeves is fully embracing life. He and his girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, recently attended the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany, where they enthusiastically participated, even waving the checkered flag. This event was a fitting choice for Reeves, who founded his custom motorcycle company, ARCH Motorcycle, in 2011.
This novel follows the success of his popular comic book series 'BRZRKR,' launched in 2021 and soon to be adapted into a live-action film and anime series on Netflix.
"I love the images," Keanu said of comic books. "I love words and storytelling and I love the way that you can have this engagement that overlays and so you can look at the art and then you can follow the story."
Keanu Reeves' admission about constantly thinking of death ignites online buzz
Keanu Reeves' recent admission about his ongoing preoccupation with mortality has sparked a wave of reactions online. Fans and followers of the Matrix and John Wick star have been sharing their thoughts and experiences, resonating with his candid reflections.
One user expressed a shared sentiment, writing, "I think about it all the time as well. Seems like everyone I get close to passes on. It makes you even afraid to be close to anyone."
Another wrote this feeling of universal contemplation, stating, "You’re not the only one, Keanu - you're not the only one. And it definitely makes you appreciate every day just that much more."
Some fans added a touch of humor to the conversation. "So he's been on his Constantine character the entire time. As a matter of fact, death thinks about him all the time, lol," one user joked, referencing Reeves' role in the film 'Constantine.'
Others shared their approach to life in light of mortality. "Same here......we approach it so fast. Enjoy life to the fullest right now," while another noted, "Great way to feel alive."
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