Keanu Reeves Stars in Jonah Hill's New Dark Comedy 'Outcome'

The film follows Reeves as a Hollywood star trying to make amends after an extortion plot is uncovered.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:04pm

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Keanu Reeves plays a major Hollywood star named Reef Hawk who is recovering from addiction struggles when he discovers an extortion plot against him. With the help of his longtime friends Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), as well as his crisis lawyer Ira (Jonah Hill), Reef embarks on a journey to make amends with anyone he may have wronged in order to identify the blackmailer. The dark comedy, directed by Hill, also features a star-studded supporting cast including Martin Scorsese, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, and more.

Why it matters

Outcome marks Jonah Hill's third film as a director, following his 2018 debut Mid90s and the 2022 documentary Stutz. The movie is being seen as a commentary on the nature of celebrity and social media in modern society.

The details

In the film, Reeves' character Reef Hawk is a longtime Hollywood star who is trying to minimize the damage to his life after discovering an extortion plot against him. With the help of his closest friends and his crisis lawyer, played by Hill, Reef sets out to make amends with anyone he may have wronged in the past in an effort to identify the blackmailer.

  • Outcome is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV on April 10, 2026.
  • Filming for the movie took place in Los Angeles in May 2024.

The players

Keanu Reeves

A renowned Hollywood actor who plays the lead role of Reef Hawk in Outcome.

Jonah Hill

The director of Outcome, who also stars in the film as Reef's crisis lawyer, Ira.

Cameron Diaz

An acclaimed actress who plays Reef's longtime friend Kyle in the film.

Matt Bomer

An actor who portrays Reef's other longtime friend, Xander, in Outcome.

Martin Scorsese

The legendary film director who has a supporting role in Outcome.

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What they’re saying

“Social media has made us obsessed what people we don't know think of us, instead of caring about what the people who know us best think of us.”

— Jonah Hill, Director (The Hollywood Reporter)

“The movie is an interesting commentary about celebrity and how it functions in our society and what's expected.”

— Cameron Diaz (Extra)

What’s next

Outcome is scheduled to release on Apple TV on April 10, 2026, marking Jonah Hill's third film as a director.

The takeaway

Outcome explores the challenges of modern celebrity and the impact of social media, as a Hollywood star tries to make amends and identify a blackmailer threatening to expose his past.