Keanu Reeves Testifies in '47 Ronin' Director's Fraud Case
Originally published Jun 30, 2026
By Jeremy Kay · ScreenDaily
AI-generated summary based on ScreenDaily · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 30, 2026
Key points
- Keanu Reeves testified in the sentencing of '47 Ronin' director Carl Ricker.
- Ricker was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million related to the 2013 film.
- Reeves highlighted Ricker's financial misconduct during the production of '47 Ronin'.
- The case has drawn attention due to its high-profile nature and Reeves' involvement.
Keanu Reeves provided character evidence during the sentencing of '47 Ronin' director Carl Ricker, who was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million. Ricker was found guilty of embezzling funds from the 2013 film project, which Reeves starred in and co-financed. Reeves testified in court, highlighting Ricker's unprofessional behavior and financial misconduct during the production. The sentencing marked a significant moment in the case, which has drawn attention due to its high-profile nature and the involvement of a major Hollywood actor. Reeves' testimony emphasized the impact of the fraud on the film's production and his personal investment.
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