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Is anyone not a fan of Keanu Reeves? It’s hard to fathom anyone not being one. In a world where celebrity personas can often be inflated, Keanu Reeves remains refreshingly grounded. And among the millions of admirers that Reeves has garnered, Joe Rogan stands as a prominent figure. Known for his captivating podcast and insightful commentary, Rogan has voiced his appreciation for Reeves on multiple occasions. Moreover, he is fascinated by ‘John Wick’ equally much.

At 58 years old, the Hollywood superstar is widely recognized as one of the nicest individuals in the industry. His reputation as an amazing person precedes him, and his talent on-screen is equally impressive. It’s no wonder that even the UFC commentator has taken notice. Despite never having had a personal encounter with Reeves, the former Fear Factor host has expressed his intrigue about the actor.

Joe Rogan is in awe of Keanu Reeves

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During episode #1995 of JRE, Joe Rogan took the opportunity to bring on the director of ‘John Wick’, Chad Stahelski. As they delved into discussing the movie, Stahelski couldn’t help but praise the enigmatic leading man, Keanu Reeves, and describe him as a curious individual. Riding the same wave of admiration, Rogan chimed in, stating, “He is a very unique guy,”

The 55-year-old continued, “I’ve never met him, but, it’s just, every interview you see with him, every movie you see with him, he’s a very unusual person.”

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The ‘John Wick’ franchise has gained immense popularity around the world, matching the love received by its charismatic protagonist. However, the journey to success was not without its hurdles.

When the idea of ‘John Wick’ faced multiple rejections

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In the beginning, this movie failed to impress many big studios. Yet, today, ‘John Wick’ stands tall as a beloved franchise that has amassed a staggering collection of over $1 billion at the global box office.

Recalling the earlier days, Stahelski revealed to Joe Rogan, “We went to 4-5 studios, and we didn’t even finish the pitch. They were like, ‘Nah, we’re cool. Thank you,’…We didn’t get bought so we made this thing independently.”

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What was once deemed an unsellable idea has now become one of the biggest Hollywood franchises of all time.

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