Speed is a classic film. In fact, it’s one of the best action films of the 1990s.
Mgm / Courtesy Everett Collection
Speed 2: cruise control? Uh, not so much.
20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection
One of the many reasons the sequel to Speed is considered very inferior is that Keanu Reeves – who was in the first film Sandra Bullock – did not come back. And now Keanu has revealed why he signed out.
Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic
Jason Isaacs replaces Reeves in Speed 2.
He admitted that while he wanted to work with Sandra again, there were some issues with the concept that kept him from doing it. “I loved playing Jack Tavern and I loved speed – but an ocean liner?” He said.
20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection
“I had nothing against the artists involved, but at the time I had the feeling that it was simply not true.”
20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection
As mentioned, Reeves and Bullock loved working together at first speed and they stayed friends afterwards. Sandra recently divided a story about how Keanu surprised her with champagne and truffles after the release of Speed.
20th Century Fox / courtesy Everett Collection
“I just thought you might want to try champagne and truffles to see what it’s like,” she recalled talking about their friendship.
Warner Bros / Courtesy Everett Collection
Check out Keanu’s interview here.
Television and movies
Get the best pop culture and entertainment moments to your inbox.
