Keanu Reeves Is Writing A Book, Says ‘I’m Thinking About Death All The Time’

Actor Keanu Reeves is working on a book and has been thinking a lot about his own mortality.

The star of “The Matrix” told BBC News, “I’m 59, so I’m thinking about death all the time.” Reeves said he sees that as a positive.

“Hopefully it’s not crippling, but hopefully it’s sensitized [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have, and the relationships that we have the potential to have,” he told the outlet.

The actor’s first novel, “The Book of Elsewhere,” is being written in collaboration with British science fiction author China Miéville. The story follows an immortal warrior who wishes for death.

The novel will be based on Reeves’ popular BRZRKR (“Berserker”) comic book series. BBC noted that besides turning the comics into a book, a Netflix adaptation, and anime series are in the works.

“I love the images,” the actor said of his creation. “I love words and storytelling and I love the way that you can have this engagement that overlays. And so you can look at the art and then you can follow the story.”

Miéville praised Reeves’ efforts, saying, “[The book] wouldn’t exist in the form without a lot of very thoughtful and careful work with Keanu.”

Fans have pointed out the similarities between BRZRKR and Reeves’ real life. Reeves discussed the inclusion of violence in the comic book series.

“I think it was influenced by some of the action films that I had done,” he told BBC. “Maybe ultimately the fantasy of building another world brings some kind of comfort in some way,” Reeves went on. “There’s something ultimately about the creative gesture that comes from pain.”

“Creating stuff is great. Just creating, sharing and hopefully people like the stories that we tell,” he said.

Reeves recently teamed up with Sandra Bullock to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their hit action film, “Speed,” and discussed their openness to working together again. Their conversation was peppered with jokes about aging.

“Before I die, before I leave this planet, I do think that Keanu and I need to do something in front of the camera,” Bullock said in May, as The Daily Wire previously reported.

“Are we, you know, in wheelchairs or with walkers?” she asked. “Maybe. Are we on little scooters at Disneyland?”

“It does feel like there is a siren call to it, like there’s something that wasn’t done,” Reeves replied. “I would love to work with you again before our eyes close.”