Our name becomes intimately linked to our personal identity; it is a representation of who we are and how society refers to us. Our name serves as our primary identity and is the first thing that others learn about us. The entire environment we lived in would be alien and different if we changed our name. It would be unbearable to think that someone might no longer recognize us.
Unfortunately, practically all famous people who have had to change their names and go through a variety of other modifications in order to develop an on-screen persona must live with this horror. Several people continue to oppose this system, including Keanu Reeves, while some have embraced it and to greater heights of celebrity.
The name Keanu Reeves was too diverse for Hollywood
In the Smartless Podcast, the John Wick actor recounted that he was asked to change his name since his true name was considered to be too ethnic. The actor had barely begun at the time. He became extremely perplexed and confused as a result.
The Constantine star tried to change his name but it did not work out as he drove around the beach aimlessly and helplessly. resulting in his realization that he cannot change his name at the end.
The John Wick actor underwent introspection
The Canadian star tried many other names, but the most were rejected by his handlers and the remaining ones did not catch on. Simply put, he would not answer to any other name than his own. He keeps thinking back to the chain of incidents that ultimately convinced him to quit up and never change his name again.
The fact that Reeves stayed true to himself is admirable; his name is now associated with both his persona and the movies he directed. Reeves is having a successful career. He is particularly well-known for his roles in The Matrix and the John Wick series.
