Keanu Reeves to Lead Netflix Thriller Maelstrom
The actor will star in the action film about a Federal Marshal trapped by a hurricane, replacing Alan Ritchson in the lead role.
Keanu Reeves has been confirmed to star in the Netflix action thriller Maelstrom. The casting was first reported by PageSix and later confirmed by Variety.
Jaume Collet-Serra is set to direct the film. The story follows a Federal Marshal who fights off an arms dealer's goons when a hurricane traps him with the criminal's wife, who is seeking witness protection.
Alan Ritchson was originally cast in the lead role now taken by Reeves. The reason for Ritchson's departure has not been revealed.
Earlier this year, Ritchson was announced as set to lead the Netflix action project.
Quick answers
Who is directing Maelstrom?
Jaume Collet-Serra is set to direct the Netflix action thriller.
Who was originally cast in the lead role?
Alan Ritchson was originally cast in the lead role now taken by Keanu Reeves.