Keanu Reeves leads Netflix’s Maelstrom thriller

Keanu Reeves has taken over the lead role in Netflix’s hurricane‑survival thriller Maelstrom, replacing Alan Ritchson. The film is directed by Jaume Collet‑Serra and follows a U.S. Marshal who must protect an arms dealer’s fiancée when a hurricane cuts communications and the dealer’s men attack their safe house.

Film’s Roots Back to 1993 The story began as a spec sold in 1993 by screenwriter Greg Fitzpatrick to Warner Bros. It has since been rewritten by Mark Bianculli and is now produced by Jeff Robinov and Tabitha Shick for Netflix.

Ritchson’s Departure Ritchson exited the project for undisclosed reasons, and Netflix declined to comment on the change.

Reeves’ Busy Schedule Reeves, 62, has a packed 2027 ahead, with voice work for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, a sci‑fi thriller Shiver, a film with Ruben Östlund, and a possible James Wan remake of a Korean thriller.