Keanu Reeves’ latest audition at a NYC airport baggage claim carousel almost went unnoticed.
But thanks to a boy who approached the actor and “interrogated” him for the role of lifetime, we can confirm what we all know is true: Keanu is an absolute unit of a gentleman!
Keanu Reeves, Dolly Parton, Bob Hope, Betty White and Alan Alda. The greatest Americans.
— Keith Brown (@TheRealKeithBro) July 5, 2022
The Canadian actor was traveling on a flight from London to New York City on July 4th when a young fan approached Mr. Ted “Neo” John Wick at the baggy-go-round with some pertinent talking points.
While most celebrities are quick to grab their designer gear and vamoose out the door before the paparazzo start snapping pics, Keanu was more than happy to hang around and chat with the excited young man.
Keanu Reeves was on my flight from London to NYC today. A young boy asked for an autograph at baggage & then began to fire off a series of rapid-fire questions. Keanu happily responded to every single one… pic.twitter.com/T7m7PciL5C
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) July 4, 2022
Thanks to TV producer Andrew Kimmel, who tweeted the entire conversation, we have proof that Keanu is a complete natural when it comes to fielding off-the-cuff questions about important topics.
When the unnamed boy wanted to know why the actor was in London (he was filming a documentary) and if he drives racing cars (nope, motorcycles are his road jam), Keanu answered the rapid-fire questions as quickly as they were asked.
Kid: Why were you in London?
KR: Filming a documentary.
Kid: I saw online you were at the Grand Prix (pronouncing the x)
KR: Yes, the Grand Prix (in a French accent, without correcting him). F1! Race cars!
Kid: Do you drive?
KR: Not F1, but I like riding motorcycles.
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) July 4, 2022
Keanu has famously graced the big screen as Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan, Neo, and John Wick, but no matter which flick you catch him in, his real-life character as the all-around nice guy is the #1 fan favorite.
When the inquisitive young man accidentally pronounced the ‘x’ in Grand Prix, Keanu didn’t flinch or pull a Karen and correct him. Instead, he just repeated the word back to him in his very best French accent.
Wondering what Keanu was doing in New York, the boy continued to quiz the actor about where and how long he’d be staying in town.
Kid: Do you live in NY?
KR: I live in LA.
Kid: How long are you gonna be in New York?
KR: Four days! No… five. Five days!
Kid: Why are you in NY?
KR: Gonna see a broadway show!
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) July 4, 2022
After the questions started to dry up, Keanu turned the tables on the young Walter Cronkite and cast the kid in the 20-questions spotlight!
Keanu grilled the boy with hard-nosed questions like, “Why were you in Europe?” and “What galleries did you go to in Paris?”
Kid: What broadway show?
KR: American Buffalo! Mamet!Kid: Where are you staying in NY?
KR: Midtown!By this time the kid was running out of questions, so Keanu started grilling him 🤣 Why were you in Europe? What galleries did you go to in Paris? What was your favorite?
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) July 4, 2022
Andrew, who had been watching from the sidelines this entire time, went on to say that Keanu “could not have been nicer.”
The man could not have been nicer, especially after an international flight. I thought I’d share this because the dude is a class act and little moments like this can make such a big difference in people’s lives. We need more Keanus!
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) July 4, 2022
However, one avid fan pointed out that the interaction between Keanu and the unnamed boy was eerily reminiscent of the 25-second long “consecutive questions” scene in “Uncle Buck.”
It turns out this duo’s sweet banter may actually be an off-script dupe for a long-forgotten John Candy + Macaulay Culkin film!
In the film, a very young Macaulay rapidly fires off a series of questions at the late comedian John Candy, who answers them as quickly as Mac can mouth them. John then flips the script and asks the pre-Home Alone actor pointed questions of his own.
It’s the same playbook, just a different set actors and 33 years later.
— Dr Ann R. Davis (@AnnD262) July 4, 2022
After all the talking was done, Andrew couldn’t resist stepping in and asking for a photo with Keanu.
Because fanboys never grow old!
And apparently, neither does Keanu. He’s still one handsome unit of a gentleman.
And yes, I geeked out a little and asked for a photo. I mean… had to. Have a happy 4th everyone! pic.twitter.com/JVR5VTPQHz
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) July 4, 2022
Watch Keanu’s class act unfold in the video below.
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