When Keanu Reeves steps onto a stage, audiences expect mystery, wisdom, or maybe a dash of action-hero cool. But during a recent late-night appearance, the beloved star reminded everyone that he’s also got a fantastic sense of humor — thanks to a chaotic, laugh-out-loud round of the “Whisper Challenge.”

The rules were simple: one person wears soundproof headphones blasting music, while the other whispers a random phrase. The challenge? Read lips and guess the words correctly. What followed was pure comedy gold.

Keanu Reeves 23th June 2017 playing the Whisper Challenge with Jimmy Fallon  at The Tonight Show

The first phrase, “Downward facing dog,” sent Keanu spiraling into a string of hilariously wrong guesses: “Shepherd, front, sock” and “German shepherd face” — leaving the audience in tears of laughter. “That was yoga!” the host reminded him, but by then Reeves was too busy cracking up at his own mistakes.

Things heated up with the phrase “Frozen fish sticks.” This time, Reeves managed to land the correct answer after blurting out gems like “Frokie fanky” before triumphantly nailing “Fish sticks!” The crowd erupted as the bell rang for victory.

But the highlight of the game came when the audience shouted a suggestion — a throwback to one of Reeves’ early would-be stage names: Chuck Spadina. After a few wild misreads like “Shave the mustache,” Reeves finally got it right, shouting “Chuck Spadina!” as the bell dinged once more.

The Whisper Challenge with Keanu Reeves - YouTube

By the end, the audience was roaring, and Reeves proved once again why he’s one of Hollywood’s most adored figures: endlessly charismatic, self-deprecating, and always game for a laugh.

Whether he’s slaying villains in John Wick or mishearing yoga poses on live TV, Keanu Reeves continues to win hearts everywhere — this time, one Whisper Challenge at a time.