For almost three decades, Keanu Reeves has been captivating audiences as a handsome leading man on the silver screen. 

Playing a detective: The 50-year-old enjoyed the cigarette while decked out in a tan overcoat, shirt, tie, grey slacks and black shoes

Recently, while filming his latest movie in New York, the 50-year-old actor showcased a different kind of intensity.

The finest: The actor plays in detective in the film, which was made even more evident as he posed in front of a building with a sign for the NYPD

During a break in shooting scenes for the upcoming thriller ‘Daughter Of God,’ Keanu was spotted indulging in a smoke, clad in a tan overcoat, shirt, tie, grey slacks, and black shoes.

He inhaled: Keanu Reeves was spotted taking a smoke break in between shooting a scene for his upcoming thriller Daughter Of God

Sporting a short cropped hairstyle reminiscent of his iconic look from the 1994 film ‘Speed,’ Keanu posed in front of an NYPD sign, emphasizing his role as a detective in the film.

Handsome: He sported a short cropped hairstyle reminiscent of his shorn 'do from his classic 1994 film Speed

‘Daughter Of God,’ set to be released next year, is a mystеry-thriller revolving around a young woman experiencing strange occurrences after witnessing a miracle, while a police detective investigates his partner’s dеath.

The big screen: Due out next year, Daughter Of God is a mystery-thriller that deals with a young woman who experiences strange occurrences after witnessing a miracle

The film features co-stars Mira Sorvino, rapper Big Daddy Kane, and Spanish actress Ana de Armas.

On set: The actor took a drag from the cigarette as the crew readied for the next scene

Keanu’s career has experienced a resurgence, particularly with the success of his recent indie film, ‘John Wick,’ receiving critical acclaim and a strong box office performance.

He's back: Keanu is enjoying a career reinvention as his latest indie film John Wick has been besieged by critical acclaim and a strong box office turnout

Despite his previous discontent with major studios not offering him roles, the Hollywood veteran continues to create, telling stories, and is even working on another sequel to the beloved comedy ‘Bill & Ted.’

Indie: In October John Wick premiered at number two at the box office with $14.15m and has since earned nearly $60m worldwide

While facing early challenges, Keanu rеmains determined to keep going and making meaningful contributions to the cinematic world.

That will change: This comes as the Hollywood veteran revealed his unhappiness with no longer being offered roles by the major studios