Keanu Reeves will always have that iconic Ted Theodor Logan energy. No matter how polished or grizzled he gets in his personal life or on the red carpet, he’ll forever be the lovable, goofy, and laid-back dude from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. That carefree, “most excellent” vibe he brought to the role is such a huge part of his charm—and it carries through in everything he does.
Even as he’s evolved into an action star in John Wick or the wise, grounded guy we see off-screen, there’s always that little bit of Ted in him. It’s like he never completely left behind the stoner philosopher, always down for a good time and to just “be excellent to each other.”
It’s part of why Keanu has such a special place in people’s hearts—he’s both this legendary, high-profile actor and also seems like the same cool, humble guy we loved in Bill & Ted.
That iconic moment when Ted and Bill bust out their ridiculous and awesome air guitar moves is pure gold. It’s so ridiculous yet perfectly fitting for their characters, and it instantly became one of the most memorable moments of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Every time they do it, you can’t help but think, “That’s exactly what Ted would do!”
It’s that carefree, no-shame attitude that makes the air guitar such a timeless symbol of their friendship and spirit. Plus, it’s the kind of thing you can’t help but do yourself when you’re feeling particularly goofy. Keanu’s got that energy nailed down, and it’s part of why his legacy as Ted will never fade.
