With the John Wick films, Keanu Reeves was able to revitalize his career extremely successfully over the past decade. Particularly exciting: The Wick series was from part to part more successful. No wonder the studio immediately gave the green light to another sequel. But the shoot is very strenuous.
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John Wick 4: Keanu Reeves was so exhausted that he begged for his character’s death
In an interview with Collider, producer Basil Iwanyk reveals that Reeves was visibly exhausted after John Wick: Chapter 4 intensive filming was. Anyone who has seen the almost three-hour action epic will understand this very well. John Wick fights his way around without a break.
[…] Making these films is so tiring and destroys Keanu [Reeves], physically and emotionally. In the end he always says, ‘I can’t do that again,’ and we agree with him.
You can watch the trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 here:
John Wick: Chapter 4 – Trailer (German) HD
After four John Wick films, Keanu Reeves reached the point where he begged those responsible for the series and asked for it Death of his character begged. Iwanyk continues to tell the story.
[Keanu Reeves] said, “I want to be killed for good at the end of this movie.” And we replied: ‘You know, we keep a back door open for ten percent.’
If you’ve seen the film, it’ll be clear what Iwanyk is referring to. Although at first glance it seems like it would John Wick succumbs to his injuries, the production is not 100 percent committed to it. We never see John Wick “completely” die. His funeral could ultimately just be a sham.
The original plan for the continuation of the series was for parts 4 and 5 rotated directly one after the other become. The coronavirus pandemic put a stop to this plan. Nevertheless, it is difficult to believe that the studio Lionsgate would simply part with such a successful series.
How will the John Wick series continue in the future?
For now, we can expect two John Wick adventures without John Wick. At the September 22, 2023 The prequel series The Continental starts on Amazon Prime. In addition, we have a spin-off with Ana de Armas in the cinema next summer. The title is Ballerina.
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