Aziz Ansari and Keanu Reeves Flip the Script in Supernatural Comedy “Good Fortune”

By Kyra Greene

Aziz Ansari‘s feature directorial debut Good Fortune has unveiled its first teaser trailer, promising a blend of comedy and the supernatural with a star-studded cast.

The film stars Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, a well-meaning but somewhat inept angel who attempts to intervene in the lives of a struggling gig worker named Arj (played by Aziz Ansari himself) and a wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (Seth Rogen). Gabriel’s plan to demonstrate that money doesn’t solve problems goes hilariously awry when he swaps their lives, leading to unforeseen consequences and Gabriel losing his wings. Hypebeast first reported Rogen and Reeves joining the cast in April 2023.

The teaser offers a glimpse into the comedic chaos, with Reeves’s typically stoic demeanor providing a humorous contrast to his role as a bumbling celestial being. The film also features Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh (as another angel), rounding out a strong ensemble. Good Fortune is set to release in the U.S. on October 17 via Lionsgate.