Keanu Reeves is many things: action star, meme god, motorcycle enthusiast, and beloved Hollywood unicorn, but in Good Fortune, the icon is ascending to his most celestial form yet: an actual angel. And no, not that kind of angel. This isn’t a moody, brooding archangel of vengeance type of vibe à la John Wick. In fact, Reeves trades assassin bullets for divine bumbling in Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune, playing a well-intentioned but comically incompetent angel named Gabriel. Yes, that Keanu Reeves is now playing the Angel Gabriel. And yes, it is every bit as strange and brilliant as it sounds.
From Saving Drivers to Saving Souls
Good Fortune, written and directed by Aziz Ansari, sees Reeves stepping away from his usual stoic characters to play a celestial being who, instead of smiting demons or parting seas, mostly spends his time stopping distracted drivers from texting while crossing the street. But after centuries of minor miracles, Gabriel decides he wants a change. His new divine mission? Teaching a broke and beleaguered human that money isn’t the answer to happiness.
Enter Arj, played by Ansari himself, a poor man whose life has become a mess of bills, rejections, and existential dread. In an effort to show Arj the value of non-material happiness (cue It’s a Wonderful Life vibes), Gabriel orchestrates a Freaky Friday-esque body swap with Jeff, a pompous, painfully rich tech bro played by Seth Rogen. Suddenly, Jeff is forced to live Arj’s grimy, cash-strapped reality, while Arj wakes up in a Silicon Valley palace he can’t understand.
A Social Satire With Divine Timing
Though the plot sounds like a high-concept comedy with a metaphysical twist, Good Fortune also aims its halo-shaped spotlight at issues of class, privilege, and what really defines a meaningful life. According to sources at Lionsgate, the film blends absurdist comedy with surprisingly emotional depth, all while maintaining the kind of zany pacing you’d expect from a movie featuring Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, and Keanu Reeves as a clueless heavenly being.
The chemistry between the three leads already has fans intrigued. Rogen’s portrayal of a billionaire forced to microwave ramen and ride the bus is ripe for comedy gold, while Ansari’s character arcs toward enlightenment through private jets and board meetings. But it’s Reeves, with his luminous white robes, ethereal wig, and befuddled attempts at divine intervention, who seems poised to steal the show.
From CinemaCon to Theaters: A Long Road to the Big Screen
Good Fortune was originally teased over a year ago at CinemaCon 2024, where insiders praised the early footage for its originality and unexpected casting. Reeves’ angelic turn was the talk of the event. Lionsgate gave the project another nod during their 2025 presentation, promising fans a fall release that was worth the wait.
That wait is almost over. The film is officially scheduled to hit theaters on October 17, 2025, positioning it squarely in awards-season territory. Whether it ends up nabbing a statue or not, the buzz surrounding the film’s tonal blend of Heaven Can Wait, Trading Places, and Bruce Almighty has already made it a must-watch for comedy lovers and cinephiles alike.
Trailer Drops, Internet Reacts
The full trailer for Good Fortune was finally released this week after a teaser debuted back in May. And if the teaser was a whisper of chaos, the trailer is a divine megaphone of absurdity. Featuring everything from divine light beams shooting out of Keanu’s fingers to Seth Rogen trying and failing to make toast in a toaster oven, the footage reveals a film that refuses to take itself too seriously while still delivering emotional punches.
To mark the trailer’s release, Reeves and Ansari took to social media with a playful promo video. In the skit, Keanu, still dressed in his angel robes, floats into Ansari’s living room and zaps his coffee mug with holy power, only for it to explode all over the walls. Fans flooded the comments with reactions ranging from “Keanu is finally playing his true form” to “This is either going to be brilliant or absolutely unhinged, I’m watching either way.”
Watch the Good Fortune Trailer Below:
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