Keanu Reeves is set to star in Netflix’s action movie “Maelstrom,” with Alan Ritchson having exited the project. Reports say Reeves takes over the lead role after Ritchson’s departure, which remains undisclosed.
All outlets describe “Maelstrom” as an action thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (“Carry-On”). The story centers on a Federal Marshal assigned to protect the fiancée of an arms dealer as she prepares to testify and seek witness protection.
Coverage also notes that Netflix has not publicly commented on the change, while industry reporting points to Reeves joining the cast following the leadership switch. One outlet frames the project’s long development history, but the core update across sources is the casting replacement and the film’s basic premise.
