Keanu Reeves Reveals Painful Injury — and Fans Are Shocked by How It Happened
Keanu Reeves alarmed fans this week after sharing details about an unexpected injury — one that didn’t occur during a high-octane action stunt, but while filming a comedy.
A Surprising Mishap for the Action Legend
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Reeves, famous for performing intense stunts in John Wick and The Matrix, is no stranger to physical risks. But his latest injury happened in the least dramatic way possible — during a comedic moment on the set of Good Fortune, a new film by Aziz Ansari.
During his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 59-year-old actor revealed that he actually fractured his kneecap while filming.
“The Accident Got Me”: Keanu Explains What Happened
When Colbert asked about the incident, Keanu jokingly replied in a tough, action-hero voice:
“No one got to me — accident got to me.”
Colbert assumed it involved a risky stunt — jumping rooftops, dodging blades, or something worthy of an action movie. But Reeves quickly shut that down.
“No, Stephen, I was walking into the dressing room,” he laughed.
“Let me tell it quick.”
Reeves explained that after filming a scene involving a cold plunge with Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen, he started doing what he called the “cold shuffle” — walking across a carpeted floor to warm up. His foot caught on a bump in the carpet, and everything went downhill from there.
He demonstrated for the audience how his leg buckled underneath him:
“I spiked. Just drove my knee into the ground.”
A Cracked Kneecap and Intense Pain
Reeves said his kneecap — the patella — cracked “like a potato chip.”
At first, he didn’t realize how bad the injury was, but swelling soon made it clear something was seriously wrong.
“My patella cracked like a potato chip. And I didn’t know — then my knee started blowing up.”
Colbert summed it up perfectly:
“This was not an action film with Aziz and Rogen.”
Keanu just laughed:
“No, it was comedy. Comedy is hard, man.”
Seen on Crutches Earlier This Year
In January, fans spotted Reeves filming scenes while using crutches and icing his knee. At the time, the reason for his injury was unknown — until this interview finally revealed what happened.
Despite the fracture, Keanu pushed on and continued working during recovery.
About Good Fortune: Aziz Ansari’s Directorial Debut
Good Fortune marks Aziz Ansari’s first time directing a feature film. He also wrote and co-produced it. The cast includes:
- Seth Rogen
- Sandra Oh
- Keke Palmer
- Keanu Reeves
Plot details are still being kept secret, but the combination of talent promises a unique comedy — and, apparently, some unexpected on-set mishaps.
Conclusion
Keanu Reeves’ unusual injury proves that comedy sets can be just as risky as action films — especially when cold plunges and uneven carpets are involved. Fortunately, the actor is healing well and continuing the project with his trademark positivity.
Good Fortune is expected to premiere in late 2025. Stay tuned for updates!