Claim: Keanu Reeves played Neo in The Matrix in 2002.
Evidence: He gained fame for his starring role performances in several blockbuster films including comedies from the Bill and Ted franchise -LRB- 1989 -- 1991 -RRB- ; action thrillers Point Break -LRB- 1991 -RRB- , Speed -LRB- 1994 -RRB- , and the John Wick franchise ; psychological thriller The Devil 's Advocate -LRB- 1997 -RRB- ; supernatural thriller Constantine -LRB- 2005 -RRB- ; and science fiction/action series The Matrix -LRB- 1999 -- 2003 -RRB-.
The series began with the feature film The Matrix -LRB- 1999 -RRB- , and continued with two sequels , The Matrix Reloaded -LRB- 2003 -RRB- and The Matrix Revolutions -LRB- 2003 -RRB- , all written and directed by the Wachowskis and produced by Joel Silver.