Keanu Reeves turning comic book writer with 12-issue limited series 'BRZRKR'
The print versions of ‘BRZRKR', featuring cover art by Rafael Grampa, will be released in the US in October.
By PTI |
Getty Images
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is launching his career as a comic book writer with Boom Studios' 'BRZRKR'.
For the upcoming 12-issue limited series, the 'John Wick' actor has collaborated with writer Matt Kindt, artist Alessandro Vitti, colourist Bill Crabtree and letterer Clem Robins.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the action-packed comic book focuses on a warrior who looks a lot like Reeves and has walked a blood-soaked path across the world for centuries. In present day, he does dangerous jobs for the US government in exchange for the truth about his existence.
The print versions of ‘BRZRKR', featuring cover art by Rafael Grampa, will be released in the US in October.
“I have loved comics since I was a young kid and they have been a significant influence on me artistically.
“To have the chance to create BRZRKR and collaborate with legends in the industry like writer Matt Kindt, artist Alessandro Vitti, colour artist Bill Crabtree, letterer Clem Robins, and conceptual/cover artist Rafael Grampa - along with the great folks at Boom Studios - is a dream come true," Reeves said in a statement.
The 55-year-old actor's comic writing debut comes almost a year after he played the character of rocker Johnny Silverhand in 'Cyberpunk 2077'.
On the movie front, Reeves will next be seen in “Bill and Ted Face the Music”. He is also working on the fourth installment in the 'Matrix' franchise.
For the upcoming 12-issue limited series, the 'John Wick' actor has collaborated with writer Matt Kindt, artist Alessandro Vitti, colourist Bill Crabtree and letterer Clem Robins.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the action-packed comic book focuses on a warrior who looks a lot like Reeves and has walked a blood-soaked path across the world for centuries. In present day, he does dangerous jobs for the US government in exchange for the truth about his existence.
The print versions of ‘BRZRKR', featuring cover art by Rafael Grampa, will be released in the US in October.
“I have loved comics since I was a young kid and they have been a significant influence on me artistically.
“To have the chance to create BRZRKR and collaborate with legends in the industry like writer Matt Kindt, artist Alessandro Vitti, colour artist Bill Crabtree, letterer Clem Robins, and conceptual/cover artist Rafael Grampa - along with the great folks at Boom Studios - is a dream come true," Reeves said in a statement.
ADVERTISEMENT
The 55-year-old actor's comic writing debut comes almost a year after he played the character of rocker Johnny Silverhand in 'Cyberpunk 2077'.
On the movie front, Reeves will next be seen in “Bill and Ted Face the Music”. He is also working on the fourth installment in the 'Matrix' franchise.
You know those fat books that have forever been on your reading list and shelf, but end up collecting dust due to your busy schedule. There's no time like the present to go back and finish those long reads.
The lockdown has left many of us with more time on our hands than we'd like, so why not make the most of it and turn the pages of a worthwhile read.
Download
The Economic Times Business News App for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
The Economic Times Business News App for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
ADVERTISEMENT
