So far, the John Wick series has been as straightforward as the films: While Keanu Reeves fights his way from one place to the next to prepare for the To avenge the death of his dogdirector Chad Stahelski brought one sequel after another to the cinema. The result: a four-part frenzy of pure action ecstasy.
Since the release of the Amazon series The Continental, things have become a little more complicated. John Wick is suddenly a Cinematic Universe and we can expect many more spin-offs in the future. The next spin-off series has now even been confirmed: John Wick: Under the High Table. It is a direct sequel to part 4.
Under the High Table: New John Wick series is coming and continues the story of part 4
The Hollywood Reporter summarizes the most important information about the latest John Wick project. Series creator and screenwriter Robert Levine, who made a name for himself as co-creator of the series The Old Man and Black Sails, is also involved. Two familiar John Wick names are also involved.
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Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4
Keanu Reeves will be producing the series, but according to current plans not in front of the camera appear. Chad Stahelski, who holds the creative reins for the John Wick franchise, also finds himself in a producing position and is also directing the first episode.
The plot is described as follows:
John Wick has left the world of the High Table in a precarious position, and a number of new characters will try to make a name for themselves, while some long-established figures will remain committed to the order of the old world. The series will Combining new and old and lead the Wick universe into a new era. Two more John Wick films are planned, but there is no sign of part 5 with Keanu Reeves
John Wick: Under the High Table joins two further spin-offswhich are currently in development at Lionsgate or have even already been shot. On the one hand, there is Ballerina by Underworld mastermind Len Wiseman with Ana de Armas (No Time to Die) in the lead role. The film is scheduled to be released in 2025.
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Ana de Armas in The Gray Man
On the other hand, we recently received news that Lionsgate has commissioned a spin-off about Caine, played by Donnie Yen (Ip Man). However, this project is still in a very early stagesimilar to the High Table series. Concrete information is not yet known.
Released so far in the John Wick franchise are:
When does John Wick: Under the High Table start?
Under the High Table still has a long way to go. So far, it is not even clear whether a full season will be produced. Lionsgate is currently looking for a buyer for the project, i.e. a broadcaster or streaming service that will show the series after it is completed. We should assume that the new John Wick series not before 2026 is launched.