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Geek Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari Team Up in First Teaser for Good Fortune
Stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari had backed out of the spotlight ever since he almost got cancelled, and after a few years out of commission, he's coming back with his first movie which he stars and directs. Check out the first teaser for Good Fortune : Here's the logline: In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). Besides Reeves, Ansari, and Rogen, the movie also stars Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh. If you've watched Master of None , you'll know that Ansari has a penchant for realistic drama, so Good Fortune is one of the first projects that he's helming which is more on the fantasy side. Though the story does sound like something we've seen before with the 'friendly ghost that helps people' trope, having Ansari at the helm means that he would have some kind of unique lens to it; which is already evident with how Reeves delivers all of his lines in the teaser. We should expect some kind of absurdist comedy, but I wouldn't be surprised if Good Fortune also had some very interesting, human , things to say —which is kind of what's great about Ansari's material; whether it be about romance or just life in general. I was personally a fan of Ansari when he backed out of the spotlight, and even when he slowed down I always thought what he was getting into was interesting (like learning new languages and ditching his smart phone). Hopefully Good Fortune has some of that new insight he's had since his Master of None days. Watch out for Good Fortune when it comes to cinemas on Oct. 17.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keanu Reeves transforms into 'inept' guardian angel as he stars alongside Sandra Oh, Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer in Aziz Ansari's directorial debut Good Fortune
Keanu Reeves is set to transform into an 'inept' guardian angel in Aziz Ansari's directorial debut Good Fortune alongside Sandra Oh, Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer. The comedy follows Gabriel (Keanu), a well-meaning but inept angel who meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth). And the first trailer for the highly anticipated comedy has now been released, giving fans a look into Keanu's angel portrayal. The John Wick star, 60, is an unconventional angel, doing his duties in a police detective-style jacket, a shirt and tie. He also sports a very small pair of wings on his back, which are made even smaller by the appearance of Sandra Oh's character Martha's set. Keke Palmer also stars. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. When the trailer opens, Gabriel is on a rooftop overlooking Los Angeles, speaking with another angel named Martha (Sandra Oh). 'Martha, is there any way I can have more meaningful duties?' Gabriel asks. 'I want to guide people; I want to change their lives,' Martha tells him: 'To save a lost soul, you have to find a lost soul.' But for Gabriel, this doesn't take long. He discovers one in Ansari's character, while standing one night atop a Los Angeles Denny's restaurant. Gabriel approaches the man, letting him know that he's an angel - one who's 'normally only in charge of saving people from texting and driving,' but is now looking for a more meaningful pastime. 'Wait,' Ansari says. 'You're telling me I have a budget guardian angel?' The film marks Ansari's feature directorial debut following his stint as the star and creator of Netflix's Master of None. Written, directed, produced, executive produced by and starring Aziz, Good Fortune is a reimagining of his previous attempt at a directorial debut, Being Mortal. He also sports a very small pair of wings on his back, which are made even smaller by the appearance of Sandra Oh's character Martha's set His directorial debut was initially slated for 2022 under the title Being Mortal but the film fell through at Searchlight Pictures after then-star Bill Murray was accused of sexually harassing a young female crew member. Bill reportedly paid a $100,000 settlement to the woman in 2022 at the conclusion of the investigation. In an interview with the New York Times in April, Murray admitted that the incident still haunts him to this day — even as he remained defiant about the investigation's outcome, which he said was not 'justice.' Before recounting his alleged behaviour, he prefaced it by saying, 'I dunno what prompted me to do it. It's something that I had done to someone else before, and I thought it was funny, and every time it happened, it was funny.' Murray explained that, with filming during the coronavirus pandemic when people were wearing masks, he gave the unnamed female crew member — who was also masked — a kiss. 'It wasn't like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask.' Seth and Keke were both attached to star in Being Mortal, which was based on Atul Gawande's 2014 book of the same name. In 2022, Keke told Variety that the film would need 'a major rewrite' to be completed without Bill, but that: 'If somebody could figure it out, it's Aziz.'
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Good Fortune trailer: New film starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Aziz Ansari in theaters October 17
Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for Good Fortune, the much-anticipated directorial debut from Aziz Ansari. The film follows Gabriel (Keanu Reeves), a well-meaning but bumbling angel who intervenes in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). The cast also includes Sandra Oh and Keke Palmer. In a previous statement, Ansari praised Palmer, saying, 'Keke is a delight to work with. I'm so happy she's a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.' Good Fortune marks Ansari's first feature as a director, following his success as star and creator of Netflix's Master of None. The film is produced by Ansari, Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Ansari, Christopher Woodrow, Connor DiGregorio and Jonathan McCoy serving as executive producers. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey oversee the project for Lionsgate, with Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo and Matt Leonetti having negotiated the deal for the studio. The film is a joint production between Garam Films, Oh Brudder, Keep Your Head, and Yang Pictures, and is presented by Lionsgate in association with Media Capital Technologies. Originally titled Being Mortal, the film was scheduled for release in 2022 but was shelved following allegations against then-star Bill Murray. Good Fortune is now set to be released in theaters on October 17.
Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Keanu Reeves Is a Guardian Angel to Aziz Ansari in Comedy 'Good Fortune' Teaser Trailer
Summary Aziz Ansari's feature directorial debutGood Fortunehas unveiled its first teaser trailer, promising a blend of comedy and the supernatural with a star-studded cast. The film starsKeanu Reevesas Gabriel, a well-meaning but somewhat inept angel who attempts to intervene in the lives of a struggling gig worker named Arj (played by Aziz Ansari himself) and a wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (Seth Rogen). Gabriel's plan to demonstrate that money doesn't solve problems goes hilariously awry when he swaps their lives, leading to unforeseen consequences and Gabriel losing his wings. Hypebeast first reported Rogen and Reeves joining the cast inApril 2023. The teaser offers a glimpse into the comedic chaos, with Reeves's typically stoic demeanor providing a humorous contrast to his role as a bumbling celestial being. The film also features Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh (as another angel), rounding out a strong Fortuneis set to release in the U.S. on October 17 via Lionsgate.
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Keanu Reeves Plays an Angel in Funny Trailer for Aziz Ansari's Comedy GOOD FORTUNE with Seth Rogen — GeekTyrant
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Good Fortune , which marks the directirial debut of Aziz Ansari, who also wrote and produced the movie. It looks pretty funny! Keanu Reeves stars in the film as an angel named Gabriel. He's a well-meaning but inept angel who meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist, who's played by Seth Rogen. Sandra Oh and Keke Palmer also star. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake previously said in a statement: 'We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. 'And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.' I love that Reeves is jumping into a comedy again. We mostly see him in action films these days, so seeing him take on the role of a budget angel is a lot of fun! The movie hits theaters on October 17th, 2025.
