Exorcise regime helps Keanu get in character

HOLLYWOOD star Keanu Reeves yesterday said he trained with an exorcist for his latest film Constantine, and he was relieved that no supernatural forces plagued the movie set.

"There were no paranormal events that took place on the film that I know of. Thank God!" said Reeves, 40, who plays the title character in Constantine a man who battles to send demons to hell.

He described his character as "world-weary" and "a nihilistic guy with a heart of gold".