‘He Was on the Valium or Something’: Matt Smith Can’t Believe Keanu Reeves Was Spotted Watching the Infamously Terrible Movie Morbius on a Flight
During an appearance on the Brittany Broski’s Royal Court podcast, House of the Dragon and Doctor Who star Matt Smith expressed shock upon learning that Keanu Reeves was spotted watching the widely-panned superhero film Morbius during a flight.
Smith reacted with disbelief to the revelation, joking that Reeves “must have been having a moment” and “was on the valium or something.” Despite his humorous skepticism about why the acclaimed actor would voluntarily watch the Jared Leto-led film, Smith praised Reeves, calling him “a legend.”
Morbius, a Sony Spider-Man Universe spinoff, has been a frequent target of internet ridicule since its theatrical release, earning the reputation as one of the most poorly received entries in the superhero genre. The film’s questionable quality makes Reeves’ choice to watch it during air travel particularly amusing to Smith and podcast listeners. Smith’s candid reaction highlights how Morbius has become a cultural reference point for critically derided entertainment.