May 8 2009 The Strange Case of Dr. Keanu and Mr. Reeves
The Academy is going to have to sort out if a dual-role means a Best Actor nominations or two Supporting Actor nods, because Keanu Reeves has been cast in the lead of a modern adaptation of Jeckyll & Hyde:
Universal is developing a modern retelling of the classic novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," with Keanu Reeves attached to star and Justin Haythe, writer of "Revolutionary Road," penning the script.Nicolas Winding Refn is in negotiations to direct the project, titled "Jekyll."
He's going to look so mildly-perturbed as he mutates into his villainous form. "Oh, man, something's happening. [Breathing slightly heavily.] Something... strange... evil..."
Such great casting. Who better to portray the duality of man than Keanu Reeves, a man whose range exists purely in shades of comatose? Hollywood wins again.
