Keanu Reeves' latest film Good Fortune, written and directed by Aziz Ansari, is all set for release in India. The comedy film which also stars Seth Rogen, Ansari, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh, will hit theatres in India on October 17.
The film, which has already been receiving positive reviews, follows an angel named Gabriel (Reeves) who meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). What begins as a heavenly lesson about the limits of money soon spirals out of control, with Gabriel facing consequences that even the divine didn’t foresee. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6.
Talking about playing Gabriel, Reeves said: “Gabriel had the impression that he could make a difference. He thought he could find a lost soul, use his power to show a person the future, and then they would suddenly have a sensitivity to his or her life.
He added: “Instead, he learned, through being a human, that each of us is not alone, that the journey is about our friends and loved ones, and our connections to other people that bring value and authenticity to all of our lives.”
Speaking about how Reeves joined the cast, Ansari shared, “Keanu Reeves name came up, and I was stunned as he’s such a big star.”
“I met him and immediately knew, this has to be Keanu and once Keanu expressed interest in playing him, the character really came to life and developed into this loveable, unique personality, with a rich arc throughout the film.”
This is Ansari's second directing endeavour after the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was cancelled in 2022 due to accusations of inappropriate behaviour made by actor Bill Murray.
Prior to this, he directed 11 episodes of Yang's critically acclaimed Netflix series Master of None, which he co-created, as well as his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian.
Lionsgate presents the film, which is backed by Aziz Ansari, Anthony Katagas, and Alan Yang. Aniz Adam Ansari, Jonathan McCoy, Christopher Woodrow, and Connor DiGregorio serve as executive producers. PVR INOX Pictures is bringing the film to Indian theatres.