Keanu Reeves Doesn’t Want to Choose Between Acting and Motorcycle Racing: “Can I Do Them Both?”

The Hollywood star opens up about his passion for motorcycles, the challenges of professional racing, and his new six-part series Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project

Keanu Reeves has spent decades captivating audiences on screen, but the Hollywood star has another passion that continues to take him far beyond the movie set: motorcycle racing.

In an exclusive interview with “Extra,” Reeves and motorcycle designer Gard Hollinger discussed their new six-part series, Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project, while reflecting on the excitement, risks, and unexpected lessons that come with competing in professional motorcycle racing.

When asked whether he would rather be an actor or a motorcycle racer, Reeves made it clear that he has no desire to choose just one.

“Can I do them both in some way? I’m trying. If I can, in a good way.”

That answer perfectly captures Reeves’ unique career. While he remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, his love of motorcycles has grown into a serious creative and professional pursuit.

From Hollywood to the Racetrack

Reeves and Hollinger are taking viewers behind the scenes of their motorcycle racing journey in Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project. The series follows the pair as they navigate the demanding world of professional racing and put their motorcycle company, ARCH Motorcycle, to the test.

The project offers a raw look at the reality of racing—from building and developing motorcycles to dealing with mechanical failures, pressure, danger, and the constant need to improve.

The duo also spoke about their experience debuting their motorcycle racing team at Daytona. Reeves admitted that one of the biggest lessons from their first race was the importance of testing.

“Not enough testing,” Reeves explained, describing the experience as going “full gas” before the motorcycle had truly been pushed to its limits.

Hollinger added that people had warned them the bike could break—and eventually, it did. But rather than seeing the setback as a failure, the team viewed it as part of the learning process.

“You Learn From Those Moments”

For Reeves, motorcycle racing is about much more than speed. The actor explained that the dangers and unexpected problems are part of the development process.

“What can go wrong?” is only one question, he suggested. The more important question is what you learn from those moments and how you use that knowledge to move forward.

Hollinger echoed that idea, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and using experience to become better.

That philosophy appears to be at the heart of the new series. Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project explores not only the machines and the competition, but also the people, teamwork, ambition, and determination behind the racing world.

A Passion That Has Become Part of Reeves’ Life

Reeves’ passion for motorcycles is nothing new. He co-founded ARCH Motorcycle with Gard Hollinger, turning a shared love of design, engineering, and riding into a unique motorcycle company.

For Reeves, motorcycles represent creativity and freedom—but also a deep connection to the process of building something meaningful.

That same passion is now being brought to the world of professional racing, where every race presents new challenges.

A New Chapter for the Hollywood Icon

Even with his growing involvement in motorsports, Reeves is not stepping away from acting. Instead, he continues to embrace both worlds.

His answer about choosing between acting and racing was simple: he wants to do both.

That balance is what makes Reeves’ journey so fascinating. He is not simply a movie star trying a new hobby. He is an actor, motorcycle enthusiast, entrepreneur, and now part of a team taking on the demanding world of professional racing.

As Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project reveals, the road is filled with uncertainty, mechanical problems, pressure, and risk. But for Reeves and Hollinger, those challenges are also what make the journey worthwhile.

Watch the Exclusive Interview

Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger speak with “Extra” about Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project, professional motorcycle racing, and whether Reeves would rather be an actor or a racer.

▶️ Watch the exclusive interview above.

Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project premiered July 12 on the Samsung Television Network and follows the six-part journey of Reeves, Hollinger, and their motorcycle racing team as they take on the world of professional competition.