As a seasoned gamer of life with a passion for both action-packed movies and historical mysteries, I must admit that I was taken aback by the news of Keanu Reeves joining the controversial Netflix docuseries, “Ancient Apocalypse”. Despite his iconic status from films like The Matrix, it’s intriguing to see him delve into the realms of archaeology and ancient civilizations.
I wouldn’t have anticipated finding Keanu Reeves linked to one of Netflix’s well-known documentary series when glancing at their 2024 movie and TV schedule releases. Despite being renowned for action films such as The Matrix, which indelibly marked his life and reputation, he seems to have a fascination with discussions surrounding ancient civilizations, even though there’s been some debate following the discovery of credits in his latest projects.
Keanu Reeves Has Joined A Popular But Controversial Netflix Series
Keanu Reeves is joining the second season of Ancient Apocalypse, available on Netflix starting October 16. According to Deadline, the renowned actor will contribute his skills in storytelling within the docuseries, offering unique perspectives as British writer and journalist Graham Hancock delves into the historical mysteries of the Americas, visiting destinations such as New Mexico, Peru, and Brazil.
This past week, Netflix shared a preview clip of the upcoming season on YouTube, which showcases the appearance of Keanu Reeves. Give it a watch:
The initial installment of “Ancient Apocalypse” premiered on the streaming service in 2022, inviting viewers to consider the existence of an advanced civilization in ancient times worldwide. As we eagerly await a new season, Hancock posits that the Americas remain largely untapped in his theory, and he looks forward to inciting stimulating discussions among archaeologists with his discoveries.
What Is The Controversy Around Ancient Apocalypse?
When Season 1 was launched, the Society for American Archeology penned an open letter to Netflix executive Bela Bajaria and ITN CEO Rachel Corp, alleging that the documentary series is publicly discrediting archaeologists and devaluing the field of archaeology as a whole based on “misleading statements and inaccurate information.
Hancock’s assertions have been critiqued as potentially harboring racist overtones, according to Sapiens.org, since they imply that Indigenous people did not originate their cultural elements independently. In early 2024, this debate escalated when the new season was shot in the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon, areas rich with tributes to the cultural and religious beliefs supposedly at odds with the series. Native American officials protested against filming in these locations, leading the production team to withdraw their permits and decide to film outside of the U.S. instead.
Given that Keanu Reeves is linked with “Ancient Apocalypse”, there’s a chance he might get caught up in the potential controversy. Since his career has earned more than $2 million at the box office, this could be a possibility. However, we’ll have to see how people react when the docuseries premieres. In the meantime, we’re also looking forward to Reeves’ latest news about the script for “Constantine 2”.
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2024-09-21 03:37