Keanu Reeves reveals that John Wick: Chapter 4 is the hardest movie he has ever made. Throughout his career, the actor has starred in a number of action films, including Speed, The Matrix, and Constantine, impressing audiences with his commitment to the stunt work involved. The John Wick franchise, created by Derek Kolstad, tracks its titular character, a retired hitman who finds himself forced back into the criminal underworld, and each entry has garnered praise for its fight sequences, as well as Reeves’ performances. Directed by Chad Stahelski, the upcoming installment is set to premiere on March 24, 2023, and will follow John Wick as he encounters a new enemy in his efforts to take down the High Table.
In speaking with Hyper Omelete during his recent appearance at the 2022 Brazilian Comic-Con Experience, Reeves revealed that John Wick: Chapter 4 has more action than other installments, something Stahelski previously teased. He added that there will be more horse riding, and that fights involving nunchucks and bow and arrows have been included. When asked about whether making this film was easier or harder than prior entries, Reeves noted “John Wick 4 is the hardest movie I’ve ever made. In terms of action, it’s the hardest film I’ve ever made, but that’s what makes it good.“
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The casts featured throughout the John Wick franchise have included several big names, like Willem Dafoe, Halle Berry, and Angelica Huston. This time around, Bill Skaragård and Rina Sawayama have joined as The Marquis de Gramont and Akira, respectively. When the trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 dropped, it the first glimpse at these new characters, as well as one the film’s major conflicts surrounding John’s potential way out. One thing revealed in the trailer was Winston’s comment about John Wick’s family, suggesting that they have ties to the High Table. It also teases the stakes of his showdown with Marquis and the importance of time, something emphasized on the movie’s recent poster.
Following the critical and commercial success of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, audiences have been eager to see John work against the High Table, and with the franchise’s universe expanding with Ballerina, a project Reeves is set to appear in, it will be interesting to see what exactly happens by the end of the new installment. With Kolstad’s absence, Shay Hatten and Michael Finch worked on the script, and when it comes to John Wick: Chapter 4‘s influences, Stahelski revealed that The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Zatoichi, and a Greek myth are all reflected. While the trailer indicates only John or Marquis can survive their fight, there are some theories that the result of that matchup could lead to another sequel.
The arrival of John Wick: Chapter 4 teases so much action and a longer runtime, which should make for an exciting theater experience. It is worth wondering what would happen to John if he defeats Marquis and gets to finally leave his past life behind. If he were to lose the fight, or face the consequences of not doing as he is instructed, the movie could set up a lot of ideas for a potential John Wick 5. Those looking forward to seeing the return of John Wick and all of Reeves’ action sequences, can be sure to check out John Wick: Chapter 4 when it hits theaters next year.
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