Keanu Reeves replaces Alan Ritchson in Netflix film Maelstrom
Keanu Reeves has replaced Alan Ritchson in the upcoming Netflix action film Maelstrom, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The plot follows a U.S. marshal tasked with protecting a witness's fiancée from dangerous arms dealers during a harrowing night in hiding.
Keanu Reeves has been cast to replace Alan Ritchson in the upcoming Netflix film titled Maelstrom. The project is being directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who recently completed work on the streaming platform's thriller Carry-On. Although a formal release date for the movie has not yet been announced, casting updates confirm the change in the lead role.
In the narrative, Reeves will portray an American marshal tasked with the protection of a high-stakes witness's fiancée. After her partner turns state evidence against an arms dealer, the woman becomes a target for the criminal's associates. The plot centers on the tense efforts of the marshal and the woman as they attempt to survive a single night while hiding at a secret location. Reeves, aged 62, brings experience from major action franchises like John Wick and The Matrix to this new production, stepping in for Ritchson as the film moves toward its future release.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
