Los Angeles, Oct. 16 -- Hollywood star Keanu Reeves once almost had his identity changed, thanks to his manager!

In a recent podcast, the 'John Wick' star revealed how he briefly changed his real name during the early days of his career.

"I was a professional actor around 16, 17. I ended up doing a movie in Toronto that got me an agent in L.A. So, at 20 years old, I drove in my car to Los Angeles, got out of my car, and my manager said, 'We want to change your name,'" he shared, as quoted by E! News.

Admitting that he was initially confused by the suggestion, Keanu spoke about brainstorming for a new stage name.

"I remember I was walking on the beach and I was like, 'My name? What if I change my name?' My middle name is Charles, so I ...