Matt Smith's Amusing Take on Keanu Reeves' 'Morbius' Viewing
Matt Smith, the acclaimed actor from 'House of the Dragon', recently shared a humorous anecdote about cinematic icon Keanu Reeves. During an appearance on Brittany Broski's 'Royal Court' podcast, Smith expressed deep admiration for Reeves, but playfully critiqued his film selection after discovering Reeves had watched Smith's 2022 movie 'Morbius' during a flight. The exchange highlighted Smith's reverence for Reeves' legendary status while also offering a light-hearted jab at the poorly received superhero film.
During the podcast, the conversation quickly turned to the unexpected sighting of Keanu Reeves enjoying a screening of 'Morbius' on an airplane. Smith, visibly amused and slightly bewildered, launched into an effusive praise of Reeves, calling him an 'angel' and 'the best'. He spoke with genuine awe about Reeves' enduring presence in Hollywood, particularly his iconic roles in 90s action films like 'Point Break'. This genuine admiration underscored the surprising revelation that Reeves had chosen to watch 'Morbius', a film that garnered considerable critical backlash and a lukewarm audience reception.
Smith's film 'Morbius', released in 2022, saw him star alongside Jared Leto as Milo, a character entangled in a vampiric narrative. Despite its high-profile cast, the movie struggled at the box office, grossing a modest $167 million globally against a reported $75 million budget, and received a C+ CinemaScore from audiences. Smith himself had previously acknowledged the film's shortcomings, telling 'Rolling Stone U.K.' that it was 'thrown under the bus', but emphasized that it was 'just a film' and 'not saving lives'. His candidness about the movie's reception provided context for his playful remarks about Reeves' viewing choice.
The British actor couldn't resist poking fun at the situation, quipping that Reeves must have 'really gone through the BA library to get to that' film. He even speculated that Reeves might have been 'drunk' or 'on Valium' to have selected 'Morbius' for in-flight entertainment. Despite these jesting comments, Smith reiterated his profound respect and affection for Reeves, making it clear that his lighthearted criticisms were solely directed at the movie itself, not at the 'John Wick' star. The interview concluded with Smith humorously declaring that he certainly wouldn't be watching 'f---ing Morbius' on a flight, solidifying the playful nature of his observations.
