Matt Smith jokes Keanu Reeves watched Morbius on flight

Actor Matt Smith expressed disbelief and humor upon learning that fellow star Keanu Reeves was once spotted watching the 2022 superhero film "Morbius" on an airplane. Smith, who played the villain Milo in the movie, made the comments during an appearance on the YouTube talk show "Royal Court" on Wednesday, July 1.

When host Brittany Broski recounted the anecdote about Reeves, Smith's immediate reaction was one of shock. He then joked that even he would not choose the critically panned film as inflight entertainment. When asked what he watches on flights, Smith quipped, "Not fucking Morbius." He speculated that Reeves must have thoroughly exhausted the airline's film library to select it, humorously suggesting the actor might have been "on the Valium or something" or simply "having a moment."

Smith was quick to clarify his deep admiration for Reeves, calling him a "legend" and "angel." He praised Reeves's career, particularly his work in 1990s films like "Point Break" and "The Matrix."

Released in April 2022, "Morbius" starred Jared Leto as Dr. Michael Morbius, a biochemist who transforms into a vampire-like being. The film, part of Sony Pictures' Spider-Man universe, was a...