Keanu Reeves has been a fixture in popular culture for over 20 years. With such roles as Johnny Utah, John Constantine, John Wick, Johnny Mnemonic he has certainly cornered the market on characters named John. His role as Neo in the Matrix is arguably one of the most important roles in his career, but there is one more that fans still can't get enough of.
Of course I am talking about the role that type casted Reeves for almost 10 years: Ted Theodore Logan in Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure. Ted is one of Reeves most beloved characters, but with Keanu in his 50s, fans werent sure if we would ever see him reprise the role. Hold on to your butts, because it looks like Bill & Ted are making a comeback, and Keanu is on board.
Keanu Reeves Talks Bill & Ted 3 On The Graham Norton Show
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While promoting his new film John Wick 2, Keanu Reeves stopped by The Graham Norton Show and the titular host steered the conversation to the topic of #BillAndTed3. Keanu confirms that everyone is on board for the sequel, but they are waiting for the writers to finish up the script.
Keanu goes on to describe the plot of Bill & Ted 3 in some detail, and it sounds like the perfect follow up to Bill & Teds Bogus Journey. The film would follow Bill & Ted in their 50s, as they try to cope with their families and continuing journey as the world's saviors . The main plot will focus on the song that is supposed to save the world - which they haven't written yet - and due to their procrastination, the whole universe is in danger now. A person will then come from the future and try to get Bill & Ted back on the right track.
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As with most sequels, the film will up the stakes from the previous two installments, while also following the same formula that fans have come to love. #KeanuReeves tops off his description of Bill & Ted 3, by attempting to get back into character, but he fails in the most adorable way. With Bill & Ted 3 on the way, we must ask ourselves, do we really want a continuation of the Bill & Ted saga, or is it too late to salvage the franchise?
Is It Too Late For A Bill & Ted 3?
The star also addressed another lingering question fans of the series have been wondering for a long time: Does he still hang out with his Bill & Ted co-star? "Yeah we do. Definitely, he's one of my best friends" said Reeves, who attributed his two-decade-long friendship with Winter to "his intelligence, his humor, his heart. He's a cool cat." #keanureeves #keanu
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Jul 3, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT
Weve seen sequels over the last few years that came out way after the films that preceded them. Dumb and Dumber 2, Zoolander 2, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day all came far too late, and were huge disappointments for fans.
The Bill & Ted franchise may be one of those rare properties that can be revisited and it could actually work. The Bill & Ted films are as popular now than they were in the past. People have kept the films alive over the years, and have a deeper appreciation for the film and its characters.
Unlike the other garbage fires I named before, Bill & Ted 3 benefits from the time between the previous film. After Bill & Teds Bogus Journey, there was nowhere the story could go without it getting stale. The passage of time has opened the possibility for a more interesting story, while also staying true to the characters. The concept that Bill & Teds procrastination has put the universe in danger is genius, and could be a really fun film.
Fans Want More Bill & Ted
I wish John Wick 2 was Bill & Ted 3
Eric Andre (@ericandre) February 12, 2017
The most important factor in making a Bill & Ted 3 is whether or not the fans want to see it If fans dont want to see a sequel, there is no point in making one. Bill & Ted 3 has an overwhelming demand, and fans voice their opinion the best way they know how on the internet, Twitter:
The world really needs a Bill & Ted 3 right now.
Michael McGarrity (@michaelmcguk) January 30, 2017
Lady Gaga's halftime show is what I want the future to look like in Bill & Ted 3. #SuperBowl
Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) February 6, 2017
We need BILL + TED 3 to tell us everything is going to be okay.
Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) November 18, 2016
There are literally hundreds of tweets with similar sentiments and some are from years ago. When you look at the plot for Bill & Ted 3, Keanu Reeves excitement for the project, and the overwhelming fan approval, you have the makings for something truly special. To answer my titular question: it is never too late for a Bill & Ted 3, and I hope its everything we know it can be. While youre waiting for Bill & Ted 3, you can catch Keanu Reeves in John Wick 2 in a theater near you.
