Keanu Reeves is set to enter the Lego universe, as the actor is in negotiations to star in a new live-action Lego movie directed by Toy Story 4 filmmaker Josh Cooley.
According to industry sources, the upcoming project will be a hybrid film combining live-action and animation. Produced by The Lego Group’s Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians, the movie is currently in development at Universal Pictures, with plot details being kept under wraps.
This marks a high-profile reunion between Reeves and Cooley, who previously collaborated on Toy Story 4. Reeves voiced the fan-favorite character Duke Caboom in the Oscar-winning film, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide and won Best Animated Feature.
Universal has been working to relaunch the Lego film franchise since securing the rights in 2020. After multiple scripts and creative attempts failed to move forward, the studio reportedly shifted its strategy by building the project around an A-list star. Reeves’ involvement became a turning point, with Cooley later brought in to pitch a vision that ultimately secured the actor’s interest.
The timing is crucial for the studio. Insiders say Universal faces a deadline to move the film into production within the next six months or risk losing the Lego rights altogether.
The Lego franchise has already proven to be a major box office success. Previous films, including The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie, and The Lego Ninjago Movie, generated a combined $1.1 billion globally during their run under Warner Bros.
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Reeves continues to expand his already diverse career. He recently reprised his role as Duke Caboom in Toy Story 5, released in theaters on June 19, 2026. Outside of film, he is currently touring internationally with his band Dogstar following their latest album release, All In Now. He also made his Broadway debut in Waiting for Godot alongside Alex Winter.
Josh Cooley remains in high demand following the success of Transformers One (2024), which was well received by both critics and audiences. He is also attached to several upcoming projects, including adaptations of Malamander, Little Monsters, and Disney’s Tower of Terror.
If finalized, the new Lego movie could mark the beginning of a fresh cinematic chapter for the globally recognized toy brand—this time led by Reeves and backed by Universal Pictures.
