The Internet is blowing up this morning with the first trailer for Toy Story 4, and with good reason: Not only does it feature the story of a spork having an existential crisis, but it also gave us a first peek at Duke Caboom, voiced by Keanu Reeves. As a massive Keanu fan who has been bringing you vital Keanu news for almost two decades, I would be remiss if I didn’t share this:
Along with the trailer, Disney shared some great background info on creating Duke Caboom:
DUKE CABOOM is a 1970s toy based on Canada’s greatest stuntman. Riding his powerful Caboom stunt-cycle, Duke is always prepared to show off his stunt poses with confidence and swagger. However, Woody learns quickly that Duke has an Achilles heel: He has never been able to do the awesome stunts advertised in his own toy commercial. For years, Duke has been sitting in an antique store, constantly reliving the failures of his tragic past.
Duke Caboom is voiced by another great Canadian, Keanu Reeves. “The first time Josh [Cooley] and I talked with Keanu about the role, Keanu became Duke Caboom,†says producer Jonas Rivera. “Keanu was asking great questions that dug deep to find the soul of the character. At one point he stood up on the table in the middle of Pixar’s atrium and struck poses while proclaiming victory. It was so funny. It’s all in the movie and it’s all Keanu.”
I can picture that so perfectly, and it’s just so Keanu. I can’t wait to see this, and I also love that it comes out a month after John Wick 3 – talk about versatility!
