Trivia / The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

• Acting for Two: Keanu Reeves plays both Klaatu and the mountaineer in the opening scene whose DNA is used to create the alien's human form.
• Creator-Chosen Casting: Keanu Reeves was the only choice to play Klaatu for the film.
• Promoted Fanboy: Scott Derrickson is a fan of the original film.
• Release Date Change: The film was originally set for a May 2008 release before it was moved to December 2008.