Fresh off returning as the world’s most lethal assassin, Keanu Reeves sat down to talk about John Wick, aging with grace, his bond with co-stars, and—unexpectedly—Essex slang.

The actor reflected on his evolution as John Wick:

“For the first film, I didn’t know any judo or jiu-jitsu. By the sequel, I could start at a higher level. There’s more judo, more gun work, and definitely more exhaustion,” Reeves laughed.

Despite the intense choreography, Reeves insists it’s all about cooperation:

“It’s like a dance. Everyone I work with are professionals, and it’s about trust and rhythm.”

At 50+, he admits recovery takes longer but smiles when asked about his secret to youth:

“That’s kind of you to say. Maybe it’s just playing John Wick that keeps the chi alive.”

The conversation shifted to rumors. Does he still surf after Point Break? “Not in a long time.” Was he the first choice for Neo? “No, maybe the 50th.” Did a fast-food manager discover him for Bill & Ted? “Definitely not.”

Reeves spoke warmly of reuniting with Laurence Fishburne:

“He’s majestic, dangerous, funny—a great artist and friend.”

He praised rapper Common’s commitment to training and admired Riccardo Scamarcio’s charisma and vulnerability, adding that every John Wick character carries a mix of strength and mystery.

Then came the Essex connection—his mother is from there. Asked if he knew the slang, Reeves gamely tried:

“Reem” (looking cool) – “You look reem today.”

“Well jell” (jealous) – “Wow jell?” he repeated, amused.

“Vajazzle” – “You don’t need to know that,” the interviewer laughed.

Finally, a cheeky pitch: what if John Wick retired to sell candles, branded as “John Wicks”? Reeves chuckled as he was handed one with his face on it.

From deadly assassins to Essex banter, Keanu Reeves proves once again why audiences worldwide remain captivated—not just by his films, but by his charm.