Keanu Reeves says Good Fortune is a work of art and stars in the new comedy-action alongside Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, telling the story of an angel who shows a struggling man that money doesn’t guarantee happiness. He also notes the film quietly tackles sociological and wage-disparity questions with a delicate touch.
Dated 3 September 2025, the public discussion around the film centers on its blend of humor with serious social questions and a familiar ensemble.
Film idea, cast, and the social angle
The Hollywood Reporter interviews describe Good Fortune as a comedy-action tale about an angel trying to teach a man that money isn’t a cure-all, with Reeves starring opposite Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh.
The piece notes the project probes sociological, cultural, wage-disparity and status questions with a really delicate hand—yet it keeps a light touch.
I think that’s what elevates the film. It hopefully brings around some kind of understanding, compassion and empathy. I think that’s what makes it a work of art.
Keanu Reeves, Actor
Despite this, Reeves nearly had to withdraw after a painful knee injury.
My knee went. I snapped my kneecap vertically, like a potato chip. As the pain was coming up, I was like, ‘Oh f***. This is not good. This is quite bad.’ There was a lot of blood.
Keanu Reeves, Actor
Good Fortune marks Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, and he initially feared Reeves might pull out of the project.
Keanu could have easily been like, ‘Hey man, I’m out.’
Aziz Ansari, Comedian/Director
Nevertheless, Reeves remained committed and later said he relished the chance to work with Ansari and Rogen.
When you have the chance to work with two comedy masters, you go for it.
Keanu Reeves, Actor
Seth Rogen, now 43, also hopes the film’s message could nudges audiences toward social and economic awareness.
We were saying as we were making it, ‘If this movie does nothing else, I hope maybe people tip their DoorDash a little bit more after they watch it.’ Because one bad review — someone’s annoyed that they didn’t put the sauce in the thing — can really f*** your s*** up. We found very comedic ways to do it, but it’s very real, and you haven’t really yet seen something from that person’s perspective.
Seth Rogen, Comedian
Aziz Ansari has admitted he was unsure about casting Keanu at first, though that hesitation faded once he met the star.
That guy just seems like he’s on a different planet, you know what I mean? It doesn’t seem like we would be able to interact.
Aziz Ansari, Comedian
Ansari also notes that Keanu still carries a genuine movie-star aura, a contrast to the usual press glare.
You don’t see him around. He’s still pretty mysterious. He’s one of the few guys who still has this real movie star aura.
Aziz Ansari, Comedian
The conversation around the film blends humor with real-life social questions, and the cast’s mutual respect is part of its appeal for anxious, somber viewers seeking thoughtful entertainment.
Why this matters and what could come next
With a cast of three comedy heavyweights and a premise that nudges audiences to consider empathy and fairness, Good Fortune may spark discussions beyond laughs. If the film lands with viewers, it could nudge small acts of everyday consideration—like tipping more—while offering a sharper look at how money shapes happiness.
