Keanu Reeves To Star In New 'Lego' Hybrid Movie
Keanu Reeves joins a Lego‑live‑action hybrid, reviving the franchise under director Josh Cooley.
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The brief
Keanu Reeves is set to star in a new Lego movie that combines live‑action and animation, a hybrid format being developed at Universal. The project is directed by Josh Cooley, known for his work on Toy Story 4.
Coverage from Variety, MovieWeb, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo and Deadline highlights Reeves’ involvement and frames the film as a reboot of a franchise valued at $1 billion. Each outlet notes the live‑action/animation hybrid approach and the Universal studio partnership.
Future reports are expected to detail production timelines, additional casting and release plans as the hybrid project moves forward, according to the current coverage.
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Quick answers
Who is directing the new Lego hybrid movie?
Josh Cooley, the director of Toy Story 4, is attached as director according to the coverage.
Which studio is producing the film?
Universal is identified as the studio involved in the project by The Hollywood Reporter.
What financial context is mentioned for the franchise?
Coverage references the franchise as a $1 billion movie franchise being rebooted.
Coverage (7)
- Keanu Reeves reunites with Toy Story director for new Lego movie Polygon.com · 5h ago
- Keanu Reeves Is Helping to Build a New Lego Movie Gizmodo · 5h ago
- Keanu Reeves Set to Star in New Lego Movie From ‘Toy Story 4’ Director Josh Cooley Variety · 5h ago
- Keanu Reeves Officially Rebooting $1 Billion Movie Franchise 7 Years Later MovieWeb · 5h ago
- Keanu Reeves in Talks to Join ‘Lego’ Hybrid Movie At Universal The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
- Keanu Reeves in talks to star in Lego live-action, animation hybrid movie Yahoo · 5h ago
- Keanu Reeves To Star In New 'Lego' Hybrid Movie Deadline · 5h ago
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