While Hugo Weaving was specifically cast in the Matrix films for his ability to dodge bullets, Keanu Reeves was obliged to learn this skill whilst filming. The Wachowski brothers said they didn't resent the time this took, and their patience was rewarded when he eventually surpassed Hugo and attained the ability to stop bullets in mid air, a skill they thought was so cool, they actually wrote a scene into the story to allow him to demonstrate it.