Question 1

What surprising connection does Tom Ludlow's alarm have to Keanu Reeves' previous role?

Accepted Answer

Detective Tom Ludlow wakes up to the same alarm sound used in The Matrix (1999), where Keanu Reeves played Thomas Anderson/Neo.

Question 2

Why did The Game ask to switch from a real phonebook to a fake prop during filming?

Accepted Answer

For the phonebook scene, a foam and rubber prop was made so Keanu Reeves could genuinely hit Grill (played by The Game). After one take with a real phonebook, Game asked to switch back to the fake prop.

Question 3

What drives the central conflict for Detective Tom Ludlow in the film?

Accepted Answer

When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he's forced to go against the cop culture he's been part of, questioning the loyalties of everyone around him.

Question 4

How grueling was the production schedule for Street Kings according to the director?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in a grueling 43 days with very long hours for the cast and crew, according to director David Ayer.

Question 5

Where was the South Central chase sequence actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The chase sequence in South Central really took place in alleys and behind people's houses, which took over two nights to film.

Question 6

What surprising detail connects Keanu Reeves' character in Street Kings to his role in The Matrix?

Accepted Answer

Detective Tom Ludlow wakes up to the same alarm sound used in The Matrix (1999), where Reeves played Thomas Anderson/Neo.

Question 7

Why did The Game ask to switch props during the phonebook scene with Keanu Reeves?

Accepted Answer

The Game initially insisted on using a real phonebook but asked to switch back to the fake foam-and-rubber prop after just one take.

Question 8

How did Keanu Reeves handle the action sequences in Street Kings?

Accepted Answer

Keanu Reeves performed all of his own stunts in the film without using any stunt doubles.

Question 9

What was challenging about filming the chase sequence in South Central?

Accepted Answer

The chase sequence was filmed in actual alleys and behind people's houses in South Central, taking over two nights to complete.

Question 10

What personal tragedy haunts the main character Tom Ludlow in Street Kings?

Accepted Answer

Tom Ludlow is haunted by the death of his wife, which contributes to his disillusionment as an L.A. Police Officer.

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