**Matt Smith’s Hilarity Over Keanu Reeves’ Choice of In-flight Film**
Actor Matt Smith has expressed his astonishment upon discovering that Hollywood star Keanu Reeves had once watched his Razzie-winning film, *Morbius*, during a flight. This revelation was shared during a recent episode of Brittany Broski’s podcast, *Royal Court*, leaving Smith both surprised and amused.
During the July 1 episode, Broski revealed to the 43-year-old Smith that the 61-year-old Reeves had been spotted choosing *Morbius* as his in-flight entertainment. Smith’s initial reaction was one of disbelief, responding with a humorous, “F— off,” after hearing the unexpected news. It’s clear that Smith was both shocked and entertained by the peculiar choice of movie made by the well-respected actor.
Despite his surprise at this particular choice, Smith did not hold back in praising Reeves, labelling him a “legendary actor.” He expressed admiration for Reeves’ charisma and charm, stating, “He just looks like an angel. He has something, you know what I mean? Like if you were to get a guardian angel in life, please God, let it be Keanu Reeves.”
Smith’s incredulity regarding Reeves’ film selection only deepened as the conversation continued. Reflecting on the era of films from the ’90s that Reeves starred in, he expressed his fondness for his body of work, saying, “I genuinely think that that period of movies, that sort of ‘90s period of films, I just love.” He added, “From *Point Break* onwards. I just think he’s the best.”
As Smith processed the fact that Reeves had opted to watch *Morbius* mid-flight, he questioned, “What do you watch on flights?” Broski reassured him, “He was watching Morbius on a flight.” Smith’s witty retort, “Not f—ing Morbius,” conveyed how far from his expectations Reeves’ film choice had fallen. His playful incredulity continued with the jest, “Jesus Christ. My God, he must have really gone through the BA library to be getting to that.”
The topic ventured into the realms of humour as Broski jokingly suggested that Reeves might have been under the influence during the viewing. Smith entertained the idea, quipping, “He was having a moment,” and continued with a light-hearted addition, “He’s on the Valium or something.” However, he was quick to clarify that his comments were infused with admiration, reiterating, “What a legend. I love Keanu Reeves. I just want to make that really clear.”
In contrast, Smith shared his own less-exciting travel habits, revealing his preference for “boring” in-flight entertainment. He admitted, “I tend to watch stuff that I can fall asleep to or I’ll watch like reruns of *The Office*. I’m one of those guys that likes to fall asleep to something. Is that weird?” He went on to mention his fondness for British comedies, particularly *Alan Partridge*, created by Steve Coogan. Smith stated, “I think it’s the greatest single British character that’s been created in the last 30 years. Please watch it. It’s amazing.”
*House of the Dragon*, in which Smith stars, premiered on June 21 and continues to release new episodes every Sunday on HBO Max. His enthusiastic dedication to both the show and his admiration for Reeves illustrates the light-hearted nature of celebrity conversations, revealing that even in the high-stakes world of Hollywood, actors continue to share amusing insights into their personal likes and dislikes.
This amusing exchange not only highlights the camaraderie among actors but also draws attention to the eclectic tastes that make up cinema and its audience. Whether one chooses to watch *Morbius* in the air or indulge in classic comedies, it seems that flight entertainment can often lead to unexpected connections and laughter.