Keanu Reeves Teams with Mediapro Studio for The Jet Doc

The Mediapro Studio US & Canada is co-producing a new documentary with actor Keanu Reeves and Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens that tells the story of kickboxing legend Benny “The Jet” Urquidez.

Nicknamed for his explosive spinning back kick, Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez holds six world titles in five weight divisions and remains undefeated in his 20-plus-year kickboxing career. He also has worked as an actor, fight coordinator and trainer to the stars.

Production on The Jet is currently underway. It will be directed by award-winning documentary director, producer and editor Jennifer Tiexiera.

Reeves and Stevens will serve as producers, along with Maura Anderson and Zak Kilberg of Highly Flammable, John Scalise and his FAYA Project, and Laura Fernández Espeso of The Mediapro Studio. JC Acosta and Pam Healey are the executive producers for The Mediapro Studio. Executive producers will also include Nancy Weisler, Sol Tryon, Brian Maya, Tiexiera under her Lady & Bird shingle and Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm of Unapologetic Projects.

Acosta said: “The Mediapro Studio team is thrilled to be collaborating with these brilliant creative partners to shine the spotlight on a remarkable athlete who left a lasting impact on global culture through martial arts.”