Keanu Reeves hails working with Martin Scorsese as ‘very special’

By Carla Feric and Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association

Keanu Reeves has said it was “very special” to act alongside Martin Scorsese in their upcoming film Outcome.

Reeves, 61, stars in the film as Hollywood actor Reef Hawk, who tries to identify his blackmailer when he is subject to an extortion plot that threatens to ruin his reputation.

The Apple TV+ film, directed by Jonah Hill, also features an appearance from award-winning filmmaker Scorsese, who plays a washed-up agent for young actors.

Discussing the dark comedy, The Matrix star hailed his experience working alongside Scorsese, one of the most influential directors in Hollywood.

He said: “We know the career and just the talent, so for me, that was a very special day.

“I had the chance to meet him over the years a couple of times, but in my wildest hopes, imagination and dream to act with Martin Scorsese is like… What is happening? He’s so good.”

Speaking about their on-screen dynamic, Reeves said: “There’s kind of a father-son thing going on there. He’s playing a character that really supported me in my youth.

“He’s so tender, and just to sit in those moments with him was very special.”

The film marks the first collaboration between Reeves and Scorsese, who is famed for directing critically acclaimed films including Taxi Driver (1976), Goodfellas (1990) and The Departed in 2006, for which he won an Oscar.

Reeves praised working with director Hill and called him a “tour de force”, adding: “I really enjoyed the experience. I think he’s great.”

The John Wick star said the dynamic between the star-studded cast, which also included Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer, made for a great filming experience.

He said: “There was script, and then there was improvisation. I thought the dynamic that we had was really cool and fun, the way that we could all play off each other.”

Reeves described Outcome as a “cautionary comedy” as he reflected on its themes around “cancel culture” and holding public figures to account.

He said: “It’s one of those things where you’re looking forward, but then you look back.

“I think it’s cool when stories talk about the times and culture and who we are and you know what we’re creating. I like it when they do.”

Outcome is available to watch on Apple TV+ from April 10th.