WATCH Keanu Reeves shout out to his hometown of Toronto while accepting his induction to Canada's Walk of Fame
CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA'S WALK OF FAME 2021 special primetime event
airs on CTV December 17, 8 p.m. ET
Appearance by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson added to star studded broadcast
TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - As fans get ready to welcome the homecoming of Hollywood nice guy and global superstar, Keanu Reeves, who will be in Toronto this week for the blockbuster premiere of The Matrix Resurrections, Canada's Walk of Fame is also sharing love for its newest Inductee, who will be honoured alongside some of the greatest Canadians making an impact on the world, during a primetime special event airing on Friday, December 17, 8 p.m. ET on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app.
In a sneak peek of his acceptance speech to Canada's Walk of Fame, the iconic actor, producer, and director who has entertained audiences worldwide for more than three decades, says "I would not be here if not for where I came from." He goes on to give a shout out to his elementary school Jesse Ketchum PS, Hazelton Avenue where he lived, and what he recalls as a "wonderful journey of growing up – in a place, in a city, in a culture I am forever grateful for, and to." During his emotional, heartfelt, and humbled speech, which will be aired in full this Friday on CTV, Keanu talks all things Canadian, growing up in Toronto, and of course, hockey.
WATCH: Clips of Keanu Reeves' acceptance speech on being inducted to Canada's Walk of Fame (Courtesy of Bell Media); Plus – clips of Inductees Bret Hart and Damian Warner accepting their honour.
In addition to Carrie-Anne Moss who presents the honour to Keanu, some of the greatest Canadians and global superstars have come together to present and celebrate this year's Inductees and Honourees including Sarah McLachlan, Chris Jericho, Barenaked Ladies, Robbie Robertson, and Kyle Lowry; in addition to a special appearance by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Co-hosted by actor and 2010 Inductee, Eric McCormack and ETALK's Traci Melchor, CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA'S WALK OF FAME 2021 airs Friday, December 17, 8 p.m. ET on CTV and begins streaming on Crave beginning Saturday, December 18.
Click HERE to download images of this year's Inductees and Honourees accepting the distinguished Canada's Walk of Fame Award.
SOURCE Canada's Walk of Fame
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