Keanu Reeves is finally closer than ever to stepping back into the role of John Constantine, a character he has long expressed his desire to revisit. Nearly 20 years after the release of the original Constantine film, the actor revealed that momentum has been building behind the long-awaited sequel, and for the first time, there is real hope that it will become a reality.

Director Francis Lawrence confirmed that a script was completed at the end of last year, but admitted the project has faced countless hurdles due to studio regime changes at both Warner Bros. and DC. Over the years, the rights to Constantine have bounced between television and film, with various adaptations and network attempts blocking progress on a direct continuation of Reeves’ version.

However, thanks to Reeves’ persistent passion for the role and the cult following the original film has developed, the project has finally been given permission to move forward. Reeves, Lawrence, and producer Akiva Goldsman have been collaborating closely, developing what they describe as “really great ideas” for the next chapter.

“I haven’t felt this excited about Constantine since the first film,” Reeves shared. “It’s fun to be back in the same room with Francis and Akiva, just talking Constantine, riffing on ideas, and imagining where this character could go. I’m aching to play this guy again.”

While details remain under wraps, the creative team emphasized that the story will once again be deeply personal to John Constantine, not just another standard “save the world” narrative. Reeves noted that part of the appeal of the character is his selfish, flawed, and complex nature, which makes his journey all the more compelling.

Though fans will have to wait to see which familiar faces or new characters might appear, Reeves promised a mix of the familiar and the surprising. “There’s a great world to dive back into,” he said. “It feels worthy of being the next chapter.”

With Reeves’ enthusiasm and the creative team finally aligned, the long-delayed sequel to Constantine may soon become one of the most anticipated supernatural comic book films in years.