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Actor Keanu Reeves revealed in participation in the podcast New Heights that, upon moving to Los Angeles at age 20, his manager suggested he change his name, characterizing the situation as a “‘welcome to Hollywood’ moment”.
Reeves, who is credited as KC Reeves in a 1986 episode of The Magical World of Disneyconsidered names like “Chuck Spadina” (in reference to the street where he grew up in Toronto) and “Templeton” before becoming KC Reeves.
However, the change only lasted for about six months as he was unable to respond to the new name in auditions.
The actor of John Wick He commented that the idea took him by surprise, but led him to reflect on the change.
Reeves also cited the case of Leonardo DiCaprio e Benicio del Toro who were also advised to use less common names “ethnic” or different at the beginning of their careers.
The next release with Keanu Reeves it’s the movie When Heaven Is Deceivedwhich premieres in Brazil on October 23rd.
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