The John Wick film series is a highly successful action franchise that stars Keanu Reeves as the main character, John Wick. Now John Wick Chapter 5 is on its way.
Created by screenwriter Derek Kolstad and directed by Chad Stahelski, the series is known for its intense and stylish action sequences, as well as its unique world-building.
The John Wick series has garnered praise for its intricate world-building, visceral action sequences, and Keanu Reeves’ charismatic portrayal of the titular character. It has also spawned discussions about the unique and fascinating mythology of the assassin’s world it presents.
Director update for John Wick Chapter 5
During a recent podcast interview,director Chad Stahelski was asked about the talk of another movie in the franchise,
Chad said: “Yeah, Keanu and I have talked. Keanu, if you ask him right now, ‘Would you do John Wick 5?’ He’d be, ‘f–k yeah’. But then he’d look and go, ‘Well, what is it? I have no f–king idea.'”
The director then went on to explain, “That’s all. Believe me. It’s not like, ‘We’re going to figure it out today.’ Like, look, man, we’re going to do our other stuff for a little bit, but if I was driving in the car or if I was walking the dog and an idea hit me, within 30 seconds, I’d be on the phone to Keanu, and we’d be riffing.”
First four films – Spoilers alert
Here are the first 3 films in the “John Wick” series – spoilers alert!
- “John Wick” (2014): The first film introduces John Wick, a retired hitman seeking vengeance for the killing of his beloved dog and the theft of his prized car. The film delves into a secretive and highly organized underworld of assassins.
- “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017): The sequel continues John Wick’s story as he is forced out of retirement to honor a debt and finds himself embroiled in a world of international assassins. The film expands the lore of the “High Table,” a powerful organization that controls the assassin’s world.
- “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019): In this installment, John Wick is declared “excommunicado” and has a massive bounty placed on his head. He must fight his way through a slew of skilled assassins while seeking a way to clear his name.
- ‘John Wick: Chapter 4 Sees the protagonist face off against a new enemy villain Marquis’ (played by Bill Skarsgård)
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