In a recent, heartwarming conversation, Hollywood heartthrob Keanu Reeves opened up about a surprising piece of movie history—and a secret crush he once had. The actor revealed that he and Sandra Bullock, his “Speed” co-star, had mutual feelings for each other that never quite blossomed.

During a playful discussion, Reeves recalled that “Speed” was originally written for him, but the role eventually went to Bullock. Imagining an alternate reality, he joked about a “multi-verse version” of the film with him in the lead. In true Reeves fashion, he even compiled a humorous clip showcasing what it might have looked like, much to the audience’s delight.

The conversation took a nostalgic turn when Bullock herself shared that she had found Reeves incredibly charming and handsome at the time. “It was hard for me to really be serious,” she confessed with a giggle. While neither actor dated, it was clear that a quiet, mutual admiration existed—one that remained largely unspoken.

Reeves admitted his surprise, realizing that Bullock didn’t know about his crush either. “I can’t believe you both had crushes on each other and you were so scared,” he laughed.

Though their window for romance may have closed, both actors expressed fondness and respect for one another. Reeves called Bullock “a wonderful person and a wonderful actress,” and reminiscing about those feelings made the story even sweeter for fans.

Sometimes, Hollywood love stories exist only in “what could have been” scenarios—but with stars like Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, even the untold ones are worth smiling about.