The Hollywood Reporter has an interview posted with Universal chairman, Adam Fogelson. He talks about current projects, challenges facing the industry and upcoming films.
When asked about 47 Ronin and whether he still believed that Keanu Reeves was still a major action star, he replied:
Keanu Reeves has been very selective over the years in the sort of big action franchises he has chosen to involve himself in. And when he’s done it, he has been, on a global level, incredibly successful. We’re excited that this is the one he’s chosen for this part of his career and think that every time he comes back to any version of this genre, it has been remarkably consistent.
The emphasis on global is mine. When all is said and done, it appears that Universal is cognizant of the fact that Reeves is still able to globally deliver the box office. The entire interview is here.