Nostalgia takes center stage at 'Speed' 30th anniversary screening with Sandra B

The Egyptian Theatre buzzed with excitement as iconic stars Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reunited for a special 30th anniversary screening of the blockbuster film Speed on Tuesday nightAccompanied by director Jan de Bont the trio engaged in a lively discussion sharing anecdotes and insights about the film that propelled them into stardom as per The Hollywood ReporterThis memorable event was part of Beyond Fest and marked the first time Bullock Reeves and de Bont shared a stage together to celebrate their groundbreaking work on the 1994 filmThe screening drew a full house with all 516 seats occupied leaving many fans outside in line hoping for a chance to experience the nostalgiaThe evening was particularly poignant for Bullock who has maintained a low profile following the success of her film The Lost City in 2022 and the recent passing of her partner Bryan RandallHer appearance at the event was met with heartfelt applause from a dedicated audience that cherished the films legacyDuring the event director Jan de Bont praised Bullock and Reeves for their performances When I saw the movie here tonight Ive never been so proud of those two actors he remarked adding The relationship that these two created together is absolutely amazing It was really really coolThe discussion delved into the films behindthescenes moments the chemistry between the leads and the question many fans have been eager to explore the possibility of a Speed 3Bullock humorously suggested the concept of a geriatric version adding I dont know if were in an industry anymore thats willing to tolerate it and be brave enough to do itReflecting on her own journey Bullock revealed that she was cast because other actresses had turned down the role admitting I didnt think Id be getting the job but the only reason I got this job was because I was fought forReeves shared his initial hesitation about accepting the role noting how director de Bonts vision convinced him to join the projectAs they reminisced Bullock credited Reeves for his support during a pivotal scene saying Keanus job was to keep my integrity intact by keeping things that didnt need to be seen on a 17foot screen hidden as per The Hollywood ReporterReeves and de Bont also fondly recalled the late Dennis Hopper who portrayed the films antagonistHes so charismatic and hes so committed Reeves remarked with de Bont adding And hes also a little nuts tooAccording to The Hollywood Reporter the event concluded with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the films enduring impact and the challenges that come with its successDe Bont reflected on the pressure to follow up a hit stating Once you make successful movies its really hard to keep goingAs fans continue to celebrate Speeds legacy the question of a sequel lingers in the air with Bullocks final words ringing true What would that movie be that would make Jans brain and brilliance happyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever