{"id":2213080,"date":"2026-10-21T08:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T05:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2213080"},"modified":"2026-10-21T08:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T05:40:11","slug":"keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-in-james-wans-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-at-paramount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2213080","title":{"rendered":"Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in James Wan&#8217;s &#8216;The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil&#8217; at Paramount"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-google-preferred d-none d-lg-block\"><span class=\"text\">Prefer Hypebeast on Google<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n                                                                                                            Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Oct 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             333<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Hypes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\" data-post-id=\"6803624\"><span class=\"comment-count-value\">0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><br \/>\n                                                        Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Oct 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             333<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Hypes<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\" data-post-id=\"6803624\"><span class=\"comment-count-value\">0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-google-preferred\"><span class=\"text\">Prefer Hypebeast on Google<\/span><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in James Wan&apos;s &apos;The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil&apos; at Paramount\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell\" data-images=\"[{&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_caption&quot;:null,&quot;small&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-001.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;medium&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-001.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;large&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-001.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;xlarge&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;full&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;},&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/10\/20\/paramount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-001.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in James Wan&apos;s &apos;The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil&apos; 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at Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n<p>The project reimagines the acclaimed 2019 South Korean thriller with original star Don Lee attached to reprise his role<\/p>\n<p>James Wan is set to direct his first feature since 2023 alongside a production team including Jason Blum and Sylvester Stallone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Paramount Pictures is in talks with Keanu Reeves to headline James Wan\u2019s upcoming action-crime feature, <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"104\">The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil<\/i>. The project marks a high-profile pairing between the action veteran and the blockbuster director.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The film serves as an American reimagining of the 2019 South Korean thriller, which originally debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. Original lead Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) is attached to reprise his role opposite Reeves. The premise follows an unconventional alliance between an organized crime boss and a relentless police detective who reluctantly join forces to track down an elusive serial killer.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Marking Wan\u2019s first directorial outing since 2023\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom<\/i>, the production features a heavyweight roster of producers. Wan will produce alongside Michael Clear and Jason Blum through Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, joined by Lee for Big Punch Global, Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller via Balboa Productions, Chris S. Lee of B&amp;C Group, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Eric Pearson penned the latest version of the screenplay, following earlier drafts by Shay Hatten and Brian Helgeland, with Helgeland and Billy Acumen serving as executive producers.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Reeves, celebrated for anchoring franchises like <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">The Matrix<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">John Wick<\/i>, recently starred in Apple TV\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">Outcome<\/i> directed by Jonah Hill and voiced Duke Caboom in <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">Toy Story 5<\/i>. The actor is also slated to reprise his role as Shadow in Paramount\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"246\">Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/i>, scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6803892\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018MURCI\u00c9LAGO\u2019 Anime Reveals Its Main Cast in New Teaser Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6803479\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Christopher Nolan&#8217;s &#8216;The Prestige&#8217; Sets Re-Release With First-Ever IMAX and 70mm Screenings\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6802399\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Taika Waititi Confirms His &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; Movie Has Been Put &#8220;on Ice&#8221; Indefinitely\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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at Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n<p>The project reimagines the acclaimed 2019 South Korean thriller with original star Don Lee attached to reprise his role<\/p>\n<p>James Wan is set to direct his first feature since 2023 alongside a production team including Jason Blum and Sylvester Stallone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Paramount Pictures is in talks with Keanu Reeves to headline James Wan\u2019s upcoming action-crime feature, <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"104\">The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil<\/i>. The project marks a high-profile pairing between the action veteran and the blockbuster director.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The film serves as an American reimagining of the 2019 South Korean thriller, which originally debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. Original lead Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) is attached to reprise his role opposite Reeves. The premise follows an unconventional alliance between an organized crime boss and a relentless police detective who reluctantly join forces to track down an elusive serial killer.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Marking Wan\u2019s first directorial outing since 2023\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom<\/i>, the production features a heavyweight roster of producers. Wan will produce alongside Michael Clear and Jason Blum through Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, joined by Lee for Big Punch Global, Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller via Balboa Productions, Chris S. Lee of B&amp;C Group, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Eric Pearson penned the latest version of the screenplay, following earlier drafts by Shay Hatten and Brian Helgeland, with Helgeland and Billy Acumen serving as executive producers.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Reeves, celebrated for anchoring franchises like <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">The Matrix<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">John Wick<\/i>, recently starred in Apple TV\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">Outcome<\/i> directed by Jonah Hill and voiced Duke Caboom in <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">Toy Story 5<\/i>. The actor is also slated to reprise his role as Shadow in Paramount\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"246\">Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/i>, scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6803892\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018MURCI\u00c9LAGO\u2019 Anime Reveals Its Main Cast in New Teaser Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6803479\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Christopher Nolan&#8217;s &#8216;The Prestige&#8217; Sets Re-Release With First-Ever IMAX and 70mm Screenings\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6802399\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Taika Waititi Confirms His &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; Movie Has Been Put &#8220;on Ice&#8221; Indefinitely\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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at Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n<p>The project reimagines the acclaimed 2019 South Korean thriller with original star Don Lee attached to reprise his role<\/p>\n<p>James Wan is set to direct his first feature since 2023 alongside a production team including Jason Blum and Sylvester Stallone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Paramount Pictures is in talks with Keanu Reeves to headline James Wan\u2019s upcoming action-crime feature, <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"104\">The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil<\/i>. The project marks a high-profile pairing between the action veteran and the blockbuster director.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The film serves as an American reimagining of the 2019 South Korean thriller, which originally debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. Original lead Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) is attached to reprise his role opposite Reeves. The premise follows an unconventional alliance between an organized crime boss and a relentless police detective who reluctantly join forces to track down an elusive serial killer.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Marking Wan\u2019s first directorial outing since 2023\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom<\/i>, the production features a heavyweight roster of producers. Wan will produce alongside Michael Clear and Jason Blum through Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, joined by Lee for Big Punch Global, Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller via Balboa Productions, Chris S. Lee of B&amp;C Group, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Eric Pearson penned the latest version of the screenplay, following earlier drafts by Shay Hatten and Brian Helgeland, with Helgeland and Billy Acumen serving as executive producers.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Reeves, celebrated for anchoring franchises like <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">The Matrix<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">John Wick<\/i>, recently starred in Apple TV\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">Outcome<\/i> directed by Jonah Hill and voiced Duke Caboom in <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">Toy Story 5<\/i>. The actor is also slated to reprise his role as Shadow in Paramount\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"246\">Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/i>, scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6803892\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018MURCI\u00c9LAGO\u2019 Anime Reveals Its Main Cast in New Teaser Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6803479\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Christopher Nolan&#8217;s &#8216;The Prestige&#8217; Sets Re-Release With First-Ever IMAX and 70mm Screenings\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6802399\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Taika Waititi Confirms His &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; Movie Has Been Put &#8220;on Ice&#8221; Indefinitely\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><br \/>\n                                                        Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Oct 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             333<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Hypes<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\" data-post-id=\"6803624\"><span class=\"comment-count-value\">0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-google-preferred\"><span class=\"text\">Prefer Hypebeast on Google<\/span><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><br \/>\n                                                        Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Oct 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><br \/>\n                                                        Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Oct 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             333<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Hypes<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\" data-post-id=\"6803624\"><span class=\"comment-count-value\">0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-google-preferred\"><span class=\"text\">Prefer Hypebeast on Google<\/span><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to join James Wan\u2019s upcoming action-crime feature &#8216;The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil&#8217; at Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n<p>The project reimagines the acclaimed 2019 South Korean thriller with original star Don Lee attached to reprise his role<\/p>\n<p>James Wan is set to direct his first feature since 2023 alongside a production team including Jason Blum and Sylvester Stallone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Paramount Pictures is in talks with Keanu Reeves to headline James Wan\u2019s upcoming action-crime feature, <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"104\">The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil<\/i>. The project marks a high-profile pairing between the action veteran and the blockbuster director.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The film serves as an American reimagining of the 2019 South Korean thriller, which originally debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. Original lead Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) is attached to reprise his role opposite Reeves. The premise follows an unconventional alliance between an organized crime boss and a relentless police detective who reluctantly join forces to track down an elusive serial killer.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Marking Wan\u2019s first directorial outing since 2023\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom<\/i>, the production features a heavyweight roster of producers. Wan will produce alongside Michael Clear and Jason Blum through Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, joined by Lee for Big Punch Global, Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller via Balboa Productions, Chris S. Lee of B&amp;C Group, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Eric Pearson penned the latest version of the screenplay, following earlier drafts by Shay Hatten and Brian Helgeland, with Helgeland and Billy Acumen serving as executive producers.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Reeves, celebrated for anchoring franchises like <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">The Matrix<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">John Wick<\/i>, recently starred in Apple TV\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">Outcome<\/i> directed by Jonah Hill and voiced Duke Caboom in <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">Toy Story 5<\/i>. The actor is also slated to reprise his role as Shadow in Paramount\u2019s <i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"246\">Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/i>, scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>                                    Keanu Reeves<br \/>\n                                                James Wan<br \/>\n                                                Paramount Pictures<br \/>\n                                                The Gangster The Cop The Devil<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/10\/paramount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F10%2F20%2Fparamount-keanu-reeves-in-talks-to-star-james-wan-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Prefer Hypebeast on Google Entertainment Oct 21, 2026 333 Hypes 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Entertainment Oct 21, 2026 333 Hypes 0\u00a0Comments Comments Prefer Hypebeast on GoogleSave Kristina Bumphrey\/Variety\/Getty Images Summary Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to join James Wan\u2019s upcoming action-crime feature &#8216;The Gangster, The Cop, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2213080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2213080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2213080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2213080\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2213080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2213080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2213080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}