Content overview: “Keanu Reeves Takes Over Lead in Netflix Action Thriller ‘Maelstrom’ After Alan Ritchson Ex”. Keanu Reeves is stepping into the lead role of Netflix‘s action movie ‘Maelstrom,’ replacing Alan Ritchson, who has exited the project. The film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra of ‘Carry-On’ fame, follows a Federal Marshal tasked with protecting the fiancée of an arms dealer as she enters witness pr The film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra of ‘Carry-On’ fame, follows a Federal Marshal tasked with protecting the fiancée of an arms dealer as she enters witness protection to testify against her former partner.
With Reeves’ proven action pedigree from ‘John Wick’ and Collet-Serra’s knack for taut thrillers like ‘Non-Stop,’ the pairing signals a high-octane addition to Netflix’s slate. The casting change comes after Ritchson, known for Amazon’s ‘Reacher,’ departed for undisclosed reasons. Production details and release timing remain under wraps, but the project is expected to begin filming soon. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.