Keanu Reeves Confirmed As Spike For "Bebop"

Yep. I don't know how they intend to make a whole movie out of that cliche Red Eye plot, but if they do, it'll probably end up being pretty... well, cliche. I mean, a drug smuggling story is a drug smuggling story, even if it is set in space.

I for one am happy. Why? Because from what I've heard those involved including Keanu are fans and wanna see a good movie made. Sure there is some stuff I didn't like him in, but there is stuff I did.

Aesthetically does he fit the role? Yeah. But I'm not, nor is anyone besides himself qualified to speak on the characterization and mood he'll bring to Spike. We'll just have to wait and see.

I hate, absolutely hate all this "omg they ruined it!1!", "this is gonna suck", "they should all die!" crap within what? A month of the movie being officially announced, and a day of the actors announcement? That's crap.

Now if they had said Martin Short, Charlie Sheen, Patrick Stewart, etc (you see where I'm going with this) was cast as Spike I could understand. But as it stands, I'm a huge Bebop fan and like many it's what got me into Anime; I am so excited to see this movie being made and excited to have Keanu involved.

I can't wait to see who else will join the cast, I eagerly look forward to the film itself, and am sure it'll have a nice spot on my DVD shelf too.

I think everyone is way overreacting and just needs to calm down.

I'd be up for Charlie Sheen playing just about anyone.

Dami-chan said:

I think everyone is way overreacting and just needs to calm down.

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Most of the people that jump on to say "They ruined it" for any Hollywood anime project right from get go is just the dumb misguided childish fanbase that hates everything that isn't animated by a team of Japanese guys.

HaiTien78 said:

Most of the people that jump on to say "They ruined it" for any Hollywood anime project right from get go is just the dumb misguided childish fanbase that hates everything that isn't animated by a team of Japanese guys.

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true becuse i am one:loltongue:

Hey now, I think Patrick Stewart could play the part.

oh he could play anything

but then again whats better knowing the part or just looking it?

Dami-chan said:

I for one am happy. Why? Because from what I've heard those involved including Keanu are fans and wanna see a good movie made. Sure there is some stuff I didn't like him in, but there is stuff I did.

Aesthetically does he fit the role? Yeah. But I'm not, nor is anyone besides himself qualified to speak on the characterization and mood he'll bring to Spike. We'll just have to wait and see.

I hate, absolutely hate all this "omg they ruined it!1!", "this is gonna suck", "they should all die!" crap within what? A month of the movie being officially announced, and a day of the actors announcement? That's crap.

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I agree with Dami? Oh, dear Lord...

HaiTien78 said:

He isn't writing or directing it, and even then he's still a fan of the series so he might have some sensibility to throw into this project. Don't be so negative so early. That being said I really wouldn't choose him for Spike but I'd pick him over a lot of other actors.

Wasn't it confirmed from the other interview that the story was pretty much the first couple of episodes stretched out?

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The man cant even act out ofa box, what are you talking about?