United Kingdom, May 18 -- Keanu Reeves' next role will be voicing the lead role in an animated samurai revenge movie.

The 61-year-old actor is heading into the world of stop-motion animation after signing on to voice the lead role in Hidari, the feature adaptation of Masashi Kawamura's viral animated short film.

Keanu will voice legendary Edo-era craftsman Jingoro Hidari in the action fantasy project, which expands on Kawamura's proof-of-concept short released online in 2023.

He said in a statement announcing the project: "I'm thrilled by the vision behind Hydra.

"From the proof of concept to the developed script, the team has created something truly extraordinary.

"It has all the makings of an exceptional film - one I'm excited to s...