Keanu Reeves To Judge
Take It Easy On My Netflix Fraudster Friend
Published
May 27, 2026
5:35 PM PDT
Keanu Reeves is going to bat for a director convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 Million … and you can read the letter the actor sent to a federal judge, where Keanu asks for a light sentence for his friend.
Keanu’s letter was part of a sentencing memorandum in the case of Carl Rinsch, who was convicted in December on federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
Prosecutors claimed he used Netflix money intended for a series called “White Horse” and used it to fund a lavish lifestyle.
In Keanu’s letter, he says Carl became a friend after directing him in the 2013 movie “47 Ronin” and that Carl can “self-sabotage” by pushing boundaries.
Keanu also mentions “White Horse” … he says Carl showed him the project back in the day when it was still unfinished, describing it as a “superb and visionary art.”
Carl gets a glowing review from Keanu, hailing him as an “exceptional artist” who brings joy, warmth and creative inspiration to others.
The judge is set to sentence Carl on June 29 … and it will be interesting to see if Keanu’s letter moves the needle.
Stay tuned …