The Beyond Fest at the Egyptian Theatre was a night to remember as Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock reunited after three decades. Fans were treated to a special anniversary screening of the iconic 1994 blockbuster, Speed, in which the two stars shared screen space. Following the screening, the duo engaged in a 50-minute Q&A session, reminiscing about their unforgettable experiences while filming the Oscar-winning action classic.
During the event, Sandra Bullock, who portrayed Annie Porter in the film, reflected on her shooting experience. She said, “I was behind the wheel of a projectile, so I was just happy to be alive at the end of the day. I mean, I was new to the whole game so I wasn’t aware of what was happening or what felt right or what was not supposed to feel a certain way, but I was just, you’re just in it.”
Keanu Reeves, who played SWAT officer Jack Traven in Speed, was asked about the possibility of a third instalment. He responded, “I don’t know if we’re in an industry anymore that’s willing to tolerate it and be brave enough to do it. Maybe I could be wrong. If he can’t make [what’s in his brain] for the audience, then he’s failed it felt like. I don’t know what we could do that would be good enough for the audience.”
Written by Graham Yost, Speed follows the gripping tale of a Los Angeles police detective who becomes embroiled in a hostage crisis when the deranged man fills a bus with explosives. The tension escalates when the bus driver is accidentally shot, prompting passenger Annie Porter to leap into the driver’s seat to save the day and manage the ensuing chaos.
The reunion of Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock was a delightful surprise for fans, and for good reason. It marked a rare public appearance for Bullock, who has largely shunned the spotlight since the release of The Lost City in 2022. Tragically, she lost her partner, Bryan Randall, in August 2023, which has further contributed to her absence from public events. Recently, she participated in an interview with journalist Kris Tapley for his Speed fan podcast, 50 MPH, celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary alongside Reeves.
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