Keanu Reeves Answers Fans’ Questions Online and Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

50 years ago, if you wanted to ask your favorite actor from across the world a question, it would automatically become a rhetorical one — because you’d just never get an answer. Today, through social media and lots of luck, your most admired celebrity can personally answer you, in writing. Keanu Reeves was invited to an AskMeAnything event on Reddit, and we chose the most interesting questions and answers that made us admire the actor even more.

1. “Has there ever been a role in your career that you regret turning down?”

• “...No...but I did always want to play Wolverine.”

2. “Have you ever stolen anything from a set?”

• “Not stolen... the watch and wedding ring from John Wick, a sword from 47 Ronin, and the first red pill that the Wachowskis ever gave me.”

3. “Have you ever had a pet?”

• “Yes... the first pet I ever had was a guinea pig named Carrot. I was 5 or 6 years old. He was a cutie pie.”

4. “Are there any directors or actors/actresses you haven’t worked with yet but would like to do so in the future?”

• “Let’s go with David Fincher today.”

5. “If aliens came to Earth, would you accept the responsibility of being the first to contact them?”

• “Sure would. ’How’s it going? How was your trip? You hungry? Want anything to drink?’”

6. “What drives you to be so compassionate?”

• “...we all pass away...and we all need all the help we can get.”

7. “If you weren’t acting, what other career would you choose?”

• “Well, when I was a kid I always said I wanted to be a race car driver, a conductor, or an astrophysicist. Today, let’s conduct some music.”

8. “What is your favorite film that you’ve worked on?”

• “Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I’ve been very fortunate to work on a few films that have changed my life. I can’t pick just one. But here are a few: River’s Edge, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Matrix trilogy, The Devil’s Advocate, A Scanner Darkly, My Own Private Idaho, Point Break, John Wick.”

9. “Can you tell us a fun experience you’ve had with co-stars while filming?”

• “Can’t tell that story...can’t tell that story...can’t tell that story...I had a scene with River Phoenix, and he was sitting on the back of a motorcycle that I was driving while we were filming. It wasn’t extracurricular, but we went off the beaten path a bit and came back and no helmets. Just 2 friends playing. It was a really good day.”

10. “What is the #1 item on your bucket list?”

• “My bucket list is getting really long...the #1s change but today let’s go with sailing across an ocean.”

11. “What is the best advice you’ve ever received?”

• “I haven’t really received a lot of advice...but I’ve met quite a few people who led by example...one of the best examples is perseverance.”

12. “What is your favorite food to eat? What comfort food reminds you of early childhood?”

• “Shepherd’s pie...macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and honey sandwich. I’m hungry.”

13. “Have you ever thought of playing in a musical? I heard you say in the past that you would want to try different movie genres. What do you think about it now?”

• “Yes, I would love to be in a musical...but I can’t sing, so I’m not sure anybody else would want me in a musical... but I sure would try. I mean I could sing, but not really well. I can always dream.”

14. “Have you ever experienced anything paranormal in real life?”

• “Yes. When I was a little kid I was sitting in a room with a nanny and I thought I saw a ghost in the doorway, I looked over at my nanny and she looked really scared...I didn’t know what was going on.”

15. “Pineapple on pizza: Yay, nay, or neutral?”

• “Nay...but yay if the pineapple is slightly roasted.”

Bonus: Keanu being Keanu

Last but not least, when a fan wrote a comment of appreciation to Keanu, the actor didn’t hesitate to make his day. The admirer wrote, “Keanu, we appreciate your work in some of the most incredible movies of all time. We also admire you for your kindness, generosity, and everything that makes you awesome! My question for you is: What’s something awesome that someone did for YOU recently?”

Keanu answered, “You calling me awesome was the most recent example of something awesome someone did for me... and then a few weeks back my motorcycle broke down and a friend of mine walked me through how to fix it over FaceTime.”