Keanu Reeves experienced a severe kneecap injury while filming the comedy Good Fortune with Seth Rogen, which contrasted starkly with the action-packed injuries expected from his John Wick roles. The incident occurred during production on Aziz Ansari’s movie, testing Reeves’ toughness beyond his usual action performances.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves described the injury:
“I snapped my kneecap vertically, like a potato chip. As the pain was coming up, I was like, ‘Oh f*ck. This is not good. This is quite bad.’ There was a lot of blood.”
Details Surrounding the Kneecap Injury on Good Fortune
Several weeks into shooting Good Fortune, Reeves was involved in a scene requiring a move from a sauna to a cold plunge with Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen when he tripped on the floor, causing the debilitating injury. The accident resulted in significant bleeding and panic on set, with Ansari deeply concerned due to the film’s importance for his career.
Despite the severity of the kneecap snap, Reeves insisted on continuing his work, pushing through intense pain to finish filming his parts. This commitment not only preserved the production schedule but also allowed Ansari to complete the project, turning a near disaster into a successful comedy release.
Keanu Reeves’ Endurance Beyond John Wick Injuries
Though Reeves has endured numerous injuries throughout the John Wick franchise, none have matched the severity of this on the Good Fortune set. The documentary Wick is Pain, released in 2025, chronicles the physical toll the franchise has taken on the actor since its start in 2014.
The film reveals how much of Reeves’ visible pain in the series was genuine, with stunt coordinators and doubles confirming his limps, coughs, and exhaustion were real consequences of the demanding stunts. The documentary’s title refers to director Chad Stahelski’s remark during John Wick: Chapter 3, when Reeves was dealing with a swollen knee:
“Wick is Pain.”
Looking Ahead: Recovery and New Releases
Good Fortune, where Reeves plays the angel Gabriel tasked with protecting a troubled man, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 17, 2025. Fans of Reeves can also revisit the entire John Wick series, currently available for streaming on Peacock in the United States.
Reeves’ ability to overcome painful injuries, including the Seth Rogen Keanu injury, highlights his dedication and resilience as an actor. Whether he will scale back his action work or continue to endure physical challenges remains a subject of interest for his audience and collaborators alike.
