Keanu Reeves in Talks to Lead New LEGO Hybrid Film for Universal

Keanu Reeves is in early negotiations to star in a groundbreaking new LEGO movie being developed by Universal Pictures, reuniting him with director Josh Cooley, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind Toy Story 4.

The untitled project will blend live-action and animation, though plot specifics and character details are still under lock and key. Cooley, who also helmed Transformers One, is set to direct the feature in partnership with Universal and The LEGO Group.

The move comes as Universal continues to capitalize on the LEGO franchise after acquiring the rights from Warner Bros. in 2020. While the studio has floated various LEGO-related projects in recent years, this venture signals one of its most ambitious bets yet on the beloved toy brand.

Reeves and Cooley previously worked together on Pixar’s Toy Story 4, where Reeves voiced the lovable daredevil stuntman Duke Caboom—a role that earned him a devoted fanbase. Their reunion has already generated buzz among enthusiasts curious to see how the pair will reimagine the LEGO universe.

The production will reportedly follow a hybrid model similar to other recent box office hits, combining practical and animated sequences. Universal has remained tight-lipped about additional cast members, screenwriters, and timing, with no release date announced yet.

The LEGO franchise has proven its box office mettle with hits including The LEGO Movie (2014), The LEGO Batman Movie (2017), and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019). The studio’s push to revive the property with an A-list actor like Reeves signals serious ambitions for the franchise’s comeback.

Reeves, meanwhile, continues to juggle multiple major projects while remaining deeply involved in the John Wick saga.