Keanu Reeves Goes to Bat for Director Who Scammed Netflix
Keanu Reeves is pulling strings for a pal in serious legal trouble — penning a heartfelt letter to keep a convicted fraudster out of prison.
Even Hollywood's nicest guy has complicated friendships. According to E! Online, Keanu Reeves has written a letter of support for director Carl Rinsch, urging a judge to go easy on him ahead of his June 29 sentencing. Rinsch was convicted of stealing a staggering $11 million from Netflix — money that was meant to fund a sci-fi series but reportedly ended up fueling a wild spending spree instead.
The Matrix star's letter asks the court to consider a reduced sentence for Rinsch, signaling that Reeves is standing firmly in his corner despite the damning circumstances. It's a bold move from one of Hollywood's most beloved figures, and it's already turning heads across the industry.
E! Online reports the sentencing is locked in for June 29, meaning Rinsch's fate will be decided soon regardless of the celebrity support in his corner. Whether Reeves' intervention moves the needle with the judge remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Keanu showing up for a friend, even in messy situations, is very on-brand for the actor fans have long dubbed 'the internet's boyfriend.'