Keanu Reeves to produce and star in Rain TV series

Keanu Reeves is set to make his TV producing debut with an adaptation of book compilation Rain.

The Matrix actor will also star in the hour-long series, which will be based on Barry Eisler's bestselling book, according to Deadline.com.

Rain will center on a half-Japanese, half-American assassin, who has the ability to make his targets' deaths look like they were caused by natural causes.

Keanu says, "As a huge fan of Barry's work, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to bring his iconic character and incredible world to life."