Keanu Reeves receives the first-ever Lance Reddick Legacy Award at the 2024 Saturn Awards

Keanu Reeves was bestowed with a unique and exclusive honor at the 2024 Saturn Awards. The celebrated John Wick actor received the inaugural Lance Reddick Legacy Award in a Burbank, California ceremony on Sunday night, in memory of the late John Wick co-star Lance Reddick, who passed away last March at the age of 60 due to heart disease.

Reeves' Industry Impact

The award named after him carries profound meaning. The Lance Reddick Legacy Award signifies and applauds not just a performer's talent but also their character. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films recognized Reeves as a true goodwill ambassador in the industry. The action star, nominated for best actor in a film, also graced the annual awards show with his presence.

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A Tribute to Lance Reddick

After the unexpected passing of Reddick, Reeves and the director of John Wick: Chapter 4 issued a joint statement expressing their sorrow and dedicating the sequel to him."We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with," they said at the time. “We will miss him dearly.”

Reddick portrayed the stoic concierge, Charon, at the Continental Hotel in the John Wick Universe, making appearances in all four films of the franchise. In a 2021 Vulture interview, Reddick spoke glowingly of Reeves, commending him for his generosity as an actor and dedication to the craft. He fondly recounted an instance where Reeves presented him with a thank-you note for his portrayal of Charon in the John Wick series.

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