Dec 17, 2008 keanu reeves eager to do something good with cowboy bebop movie larry carroll 12172008 its no secret that keanu reeves loves anime a main influence on the matrix series. Still waiting on the keanu reeves as spike live action cowboy bebop movie. He has publicly and loudly coveted the role of spike spiegel, and whatever baby wants, baby gets. Fox is producing a liveaction adapation of the beloved anime series cowboy bebop, with keanu reeves starring as space cowboy protagonist and allaround cool dude spike spiegel keanu reeves, who has played everything from cyberpunk jesus to dudewhofiresagunintheairwhilstscreamingargh, can add a new title to his repertoire. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie. Cowboy bebop is apparently too awesome for fox to make.
Indeed, cowboy bebop introduced anime to an entire generation of fans and quickly ingrained itself in western pop culture. Keanu reeves has already been confirmed in the lead role as bounty hunter spike spiegel. The liveaction film was announced sometime between 20052007 from 20th century fox, but nothing came of it since. Spike spiegel by alexanderwelitschko keanu reeves, cowboy. If keanu wants to make a movie out of cowboy bebop, if he wants to play the role of boss bebop, if he wants to play it wooden or dead or gay or whatever, more power to him. It sounds like john wicks keanu reeves is an anime fan. Scriptwriter peter craig has signed up to tackle the screenplay of this cowboy bebop movie. So, it was no surprise when hollywood decided to try and capitalize on the animated space western. Keanu reeves will be spike spiegel in cowboy bebop movie.
The famous scifi japanese animated series cowboy bebop is going to be adapted into a movie by fox. Spike spiegel cowboy bebop live action series duration. Liveaction cowboy bebop is coming to netflix kotaku australia. It wouldnt be until 2017 when another liveaction adaptation was announced. Sinichiro watanabes popular japanese anime is set in the year 2071 ad, and follows a group of bounty hunters, called cowboys, on the spaceship bebop. Even though keanu reeves is too old for spike, he would be perfect as vincent since he now has the look and ive always seen vincent as an older, evil version of spike. Jun 03, 2018 keanu reeves and the liveaction film keanu reeves was actually a fan of the anime. Although this is a scifi mission for fox, there are some signs of intelligent life. Classic anime hit cowboy bebop is to become a liveaction show at netflix, reports the hollywood reporter.
Keanu reeves recently spoke to mtv, updating us on the progress of his latest liveaction passion project cowboy bebop the project appears to be perfect for reeves, who loves his anime but also holds a special place for the scifi genre. Not just age, but overall keanu would just fit vincent character a lot better imo. Feb 02, 2016 keanu reeves updates us on the cowboy bebob film. Keanu reeves to play spike spiegel in liveaction cowboy bebop movie. Keanu reeves was meant to star in a liveaction cowboy bebop. Sep 26, 2009 keanu reeves has already been confirmed in the lead role as bounty hunter spike spiegel. Exciting news this morning as keanu reeves signs on for the longmooted film version of anime series cowboy bebop, a futuristic series about bounty hunters around the solar system. Keanu reeves eager to do something good with cowboy bebop. No keanu reaves ein is a husky and jet is black welp the netflix. Nov 29, 2018 in the late 2000s, keanu reeves was attached to a liveaction movie adaptation as protagonist spike spiegel but the production never got off the ground. However, what we dont know is how far along in the process the. The netflix series arrives as a liveaction feature take starring keanu. Keanu reeves confirmed as spike spiegel in cowboy bebop. Keanu reeves to play spike spiegel in liveaction cowboy.
The actor has been around for decades in features like speed as well as bill and teds excellent adventure. Keanu reeves was previously attached to play spike in a. We first reported a rumor way back in july that keanu reeves was cast as spike spiegel in an indevelopment cowboy bebop liveaction adaptation. Dec 21, 2008 keanu reeves recently spoke to mtv, updating us on the progress of his latest liveaction passion project cowboy bebop the project appears to be perfect for reeves, who loves his anime but also holds a special place for the scifi genre. Im going to watch the cowboy bebop movie while watching it, ignoring the actual movie. Producer erwin stoff said that the films development was in the early stages, and that they had just signed it. On july 22, 2008, if published an article on its website regarding a rumor of a liveaction cowboy bebop movie in development by 20th century fox. The animated series cowboy bebop was an an awesome mix of marvelous sciencefiction, explosive action.
Liveaction cowboy bebop is coming to netflix kotaku. The liveaction take tells a jazzinspired, genrebending story of spike spiegel, jet blac. Did a spike spiegel painting on one side of my cup and a mugen painting on the. Im hoping theyll use pushing the sky at some point in the film, awesome song and its already in english. Highly doubtful that theyll do anything like trying to sign kanno up for the movie but we can always hope. Btw reeves doesnt have the built nor the look at all of spike. Keanu reeves, who was supposed to play spike spiegel, has given conflicting statements about his involvement in it.
The film is scheduled for a release in the second half of 2011. If there were to be a live action cowboy bebop, i cant think of anyone better. Mtvs movie blog recently spoke to keanu reeves about plans for the hollywood adaptation of popular in north america at least scifi western anime cowboy bebop. About six months ago, we reported on a rumor that keanu reeves might play spike spiegel in an upcoming liveaction english adaptation of cowboy bebop. It seems that keanu reeves is involved with a cowboy bebop movie. The liveaction take tells a jazzinspired, genrebending story of spike spiegel, jet black, fay.
A source at firstshowing is reporting a juicy rumor that keanu reeves has been attached to play spike spiegel in a big budget liveaction adaptation of cowboy bebop. Keanu reeves will star in 20th century foxs bigscreen version of the japanese anime tv series cowboy bebop, playing a bounty hunter traveling through space in 2071. Though the original cowboy bebop series was heavily inspired by. Keanu reeves eager to do something good with cowboy. Keanu reeves cast as spike spiegel in cowboy bebop movie. According to reeves, cowboy bebop currently revolves around expanding the animes first episode, asteroid blues, into a two hour movie, with producer erwin stoff minding the project. In the late 2000s, keanu reeves was attached to a liveaction movie adaptation as protagonist spike spiegel but the production never got off the. Cowboy bebop is one of my favorite television shows of all time, and trust me when i say this keanu reeves is no spike spiegel. Reeves would play spike spiegel, a bounty hunter or cowboy who travels on spaceship bebop with his partner in hunting crime jet black and a motley collection of marks and hangerson, including data dog ein.
Jan 20, 2009 keanu reeves set for cowboy bebop movie. Jan 16, 2009 the ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. Dec 17, 2008 you can sort of say that i could be getting my wish. Cowboy bebop is a very well written and was a very well directed anime. The last time anything would be heard about the project was in 20. Keanu reeves was meant to star in a liveaction cowboy. Way back in 2008, keanu reeves was pegged to star as spike spiegel in a liveaction film adaptation of the influential 1998 anime series cowboy bebop. Jan 16, 2009 the famous scifi japanese animated series cowboy bebop is going to be adapted into a movie by fox.
The ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. Supaiku supigeru is a former member of the red dragon crime syndicate, who left by faking his death after falling in love with a woman called julia. Jan 16, 2009 keanu reeves will star in 20th century foxs bigscreen version of the japanese anime tv series cowboy bebop, playing a bounty hunter traveling through space in 2071. You can sort of say that i could be getting my wish. Am i the only one who saw the similarity which john wick and spike spiegel. Keanu reeves drops some updates about the anime adaptation cowboy bebop, the samurai epic 47 ronin, his acclaimed role in henrys crime and more. Keanu reeves confirms liveaction cowboy bebop involvement. Keanu reeves eager to do something good with cowboy bebop movie larry carroll 12172008 its no secret that keanu reeves loves anime a main influence on the matrix series.
Keanu reeves and the liveaction film keanu reeves was actually a fan of the anime. Keanu reeves as spike spiegel for the upcoming cowboy bebop live action movie. From the japanese anime, reeves will star as spike, hurling through space aboard the bebop. Dec 19, 2008 keanu reeves is looking to create a liveaction cowboy bebop movie with erwin stoff, and he wants the role of spike spiegel. Spikes voice actor on keanu reevess love for cowboy bebop.
Still waiting on the keanu reeves as spike live action cowboy bebop. Keanu reeves confirmed as spike spiegel in cowboy bebop imdb. One of the big titles in anime, bebop is set in a time where astral gates make interstellar travel possible. Keanu reeves is attached to star as spike spiegel, a bounty hunter and former member of a crime syndicate. The movie is in the hands of producer erwin stoff who has worked on a bunch of keanu movies. He then became a bounty hunter and the partner of jet black, the captain of the bebop. Im not saying hes the best choice to play as spike spiegel, but im definitely not going to make any criticism until ive actually seen the movie. Keanu reeves updates us on the cowboy bebob film youtube. Reeves would play spike spiegel, a bounty hunter or cowboy who travels on spaceship bebop with his partner in hunting crime jet black and a.
Cowboy bebop movie steve blum faye valentine my stomach hurts ron perlman paul bettany joseph gordon levitt live action movie mirrors. Twentieth century fox is bringing the japanese anime tv series cowboy bebop to the big screen, with keanu reeves attached to star as a bounty hunter traveling through space in 2071. Spike spiegel is the impossibly cool bounty hunter at the center of cowboy bebop, a. So the inevitable has happened, as we mentioned previously, keanu reeves will assume the role of spike spiegel in a liveaction cowboy bebop. Cowboy bebop has been featured in several lists published by ign. Keanu reeves starring in cowboy bebop movie the escapist. First showing is reporting that keanu whoah reeves is adding another straightfaced hero to his resume, playing intergalactic bounty hunter spike spiegel in the liveaction adaption of anime cultfavorite, cowboy bebop according to first showings inside source at fox studios, cowboy bebop has long been buried in the list of movies waiting to be green lit, with reeves attached to the. Keanu as spike spiegel i know hes not as lankey as spike, but hes got the martial arts and the john wick savior faire. Spike and jet pursued criminals across the populated planets and moons of the solar system. These days, keanu reeves is up in the headlines wherever you look. Keanu reeves was meant to star in a liveaction cowboy bebop movie. Jan 16, 2009 so the inevitable has happened, as we mentioned previously, keanu reeves will assume the role of spike spiegel in a liveaction cowboy bebop. Jan 16, 2009 cowboy bebop is a very well written and was a very well directed anime. Nov 28, 2018 classic anime hit cowboy bebop is to become a liveaction show at netflix, reports the hollywood reporter.
Even though keanu reeves is too old for spike, he would be. Sep 05, 2017 keanu reeves was meant to star in a liveaction cowboy bebop movie. Part of the escence of the show would be lost if they didnt try and at least replicate the musical variety in the show. Keanu reeves was to play the role of spike spiegel. Cowboy bebop liveaction series a go at netflix hollywood. I hope the mandatory uniform aboard the neon bebop is a nasa space with an aluminum tengallon hat. In the 2009 top 100 animated tv series list, cowboy bebop, labelled as a very original and arguably one of the best anime, was placed 14th, making it the second highest ranking anime on the list after evangelion and one of the most influential series of the 1990s. One of the big titles in anime, bebop is set in a time when astral gates make interstellar travel possible. Netflix is heading to space with a new group of bounty hunters, handing out a 10episode, straighttoseries order for a liveaction adaptation of famed anime entry cowboy bebop. Liveaction cowboy bebop coming to netflix boing boing. After the reinasance that hes going, doing more and more films as of late that have been doing fairly well in both the box office as well as the reception from both critics and general audiences, would people be a bit more open to the idea of him portraying spike spiegel.