Keanu Reeves: The Script Savior and Praise Recipient
In a podcast discussing the making of the 1994 film "Speed," writer Joss Whedon reveals his uncredited contribution to the script and how a suggestion from Keanu Reeves helped shape the character. Whedon wrote about 90% of the film's final dialogue but lost a WGA arbitration for a credit. Reeves suggested that his character, a SWAT officer, should be unfailingly polite like real-life SWAT officers, which gave Whedon a new perspective on the character. Whedon also clarifies that he did not come up with the film's famous line, "Pop quiz, hot shot!" and discusses his recent misconduct allegations.