By Armando

AIPimaging.com

Keanu Reeves received an Inkpot Award for his contributions to comics and movies during Saturday’s BRZRKR panel in Hall H at Comic-Con 2024.

Inkpot Awards are to individuals for their contributions to the worlds of comics, science fiction/fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom services, according to Comic-Con International.

“Honestly, if it were just my choice, I would have given it to you just for The Matrix,” said Eddie Ibrahim, Director of Programming at Comic-Con International, while presenting the award amid a standing ovation.

The actor and musician, who had his breakthrough role in the sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure in 1989, has starred in numerous iconic films and blockbuster hits, including Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994), as well as the highly influential sci-fi Matrix film series.

“The Matrix changed my life. Over these years, it’s changed so many other people’s lives in really positive ways,” Reeves said about the iconic sci-fi film.

Reeves joined the panel at Hall H to promote his original comic book series BRZRKR, which he co-wrote with New York Times bestselling author Matt Kindt. It is set to receive a movie adaptation, in which Keanu will star, as well as a subsequent Netflix animated series. Comic book artist Ron Garney who had drawn BRZRKR was also in attendance.

The screenwriter of the eight-episode show “Terminator Zero” Mattson Tomlin, also made an appearance to talk about the live-action film adaptation of BRZRKR, which Tomlin is writing.