Keanu Reeves Is a Guardian Angel Gone Rogue in Aziz Ansari’s Comedy Good Fortune

Lionsgate has dropped the first look teaser trailer for Good Fortune, a high-concept comedy written and directed by Aziz Ansari and starring a delightfully unexpected trio—Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, and Seth Rogen. Slated for release on October 17, 2025, the film spins a celestial twist into modern-day absurdity, combining spiritual mishaps with sharp class commentary and a heavy dose of heart.

In Good Fortune, Reeves plays Gabriel, a quirky “budget guardian angel” whose latest assignment—a down-on-his-luck man played by Ansari—takes a chaotic turn. After seeing the man hit rock bottom while working odd jobs for an eccentric billionaire named Jeff (Seth Rogen), Gabriel attempts to teach a life lesson by magically swapping their lives. The plan? Show that money doesn’t fix everything. But things go hilariously sideways when the man’s problems actually are solved by Jeff’s wealth, causing Gabriel to lose his wings and be exiled to Earth.

Now trapped in a human body and forced to room with the now-bodyless Jeff, Gabriel watches as all his heavenly good deeds begin to unravel. What follows is a wild, warm-hearted ride through identity, purpose, and privilege—with plenty of absurd hijinks along the way. The ensemble cast is rounded out by Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Stephen McKinley Henderson, promising a blend of comedy and emotional punch.

Good Fortune marks Ansari’s return to the director’s chair, bringing his signature voice—equal parts wit, self-awareness, and cultural commentary—to the big screen. With Keanu Reeves playing comedically against type and a concept that bends both body and soul, Good Fortune looks like a rare mix of satire and sincerity that’s poised to charm audiences this fall.