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Netflix Officially Replaces ‘Reacher’s Alan Ritchson in New ‘Die Hard’-Style Action Movie
Keanu Reeves has replaced Alan Ritchson in Netflix’s action thriller *Maelstrom*, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The film follows a federal marshal protecting an arms dealer’s fiancée, who is seeking witness protection, as a hurricane and the dealer’s henchmen threaten their survival.
The story unfolds over one night, with communications knocked out by the storm. First conceived in 1993 as “Die Hard in a hurricane”, the project has a new screenplay draft by Mark Bianculli and is being produced by former Warner Bros. executive Jeff Robinov. Netflix has not announced a release date.
In short
- Keanu Reeves replaces Alan Ritchson in Netflix’s *Maelstrom*.
- A federal marshal and witness face a hurricane and armed pursuers.
- The long-developed action film has no release date yet.
Explained simply
Maelstrom is an action thriller set during a hurricane, with much of the story taking place over one night. Its original idea dates back to 1993 and was described as “Die Hard in a hurricane”; the current screenplay draft is by Mark Bianculli.
Keanu Reeves plays a federal marshal tasked with protecting an arms dealer’s fiancée as she seeks witness protection. The storm cuts off communications, while the dealer’s henchmen also threaten them, leaving the pair to face dangers from both the weather and people pursuing them.
The film is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and produced by former Warner Bros. executive Jeff Robinov. Netflix has not announced a release date.
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