Aziz Ansari and Keanu Reeves in a still from ‘Good Fortune’
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Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Good Fortune, a comedy written and directed by Aziz Ansari, offering a first look at Keanu Reeves in the unlikely role of a disillusioned guardian angel. The film is set for theatrical release on October 17.

Good Fortune follows Gabriel (Reeves), a weary celestial being who grows frustrated with his limited responsibilities and begins to crave more meaningful work. In a bid to make a real difference, he targets Arj (played by Ansari), a struggling gig worker in need of a break.

“Is there any way I can have more meaningful duties? I want to guide people. I want to change their lives,” Reeves asks in the trailer. In response, Sandra Oh, who plays a fellow celestial figure, replies, “To save a lost soul, you have to find a lost soul.”

Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh round out the ensemble cast.

Good Fortune marks Ansari’s debut as a feature director. He also wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang. The project was previously previewed at CinemaCon, where Ansari spoke about his desire to shift back into comedy after recent work in more dramatic roles.

“This movie is about what a lot of people are doing: struggling,” Ansari told attendees. “If you can write about things that everyone is dealing with that no one is talking about, you’re in a good area.”