Keanu Reeves is to star in Spike Lee's upcoming police thriller 'The Night Watchman'.
Variety reports that the script has been written by legendary crime author James Ellroy and tells the story of a disgraced policeman who tries to redeem himself after discovering police corruption.
Reeves plans to begin work on 'The Night Watchman' when he completes promotional duties for his upcoming film 'Constantine'.
It is due to open in Irish cinemas in March 2005.