The film “Speed” is commemorating its 30th birthday.
The movie centers on Jack Tavern (Keaunu Reeves), an bomb disposal officer, as he works against time to defuse a bomb that an extortionist bomber who was previously believed to be dead installed on a bus.
While on his assignment, Tavern befriends Annie (Sandra Bullock), a woman who plays a crucial role in keeping the other passengers on the bus safe. The two quickly grow fond of one another. With a $30 million budget, the movie made $350.4 million worldwide, making it a huge success.
What the actors have been doing since the movie’s premiere is shown below.
After starring in films like “Point Break,” “Dangerous Liaisons,” and others, Keanu Reeves had already established a reputation for himself.
Before appearing as Jack Tavern in “Speed,” he appeared in “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventures.”
After a run of hit films, Reeves landed the role of Neo in “The Matrix,” which he reprised for three more films. He then starred in two thrillers in quick succession, “The Watcher” and “The Gift.” In addition, he starred in the films “Something’s Gotta Give” and “Constantine” before rejoining Sandra Bullock in “The Lake House.”
