The film won’t be made without Keanu Reeves, Lionsgate confirms

John Wick 5 will not be filmed without Keanu Reeves, confirmed Lionsgate, which hired the actor to film the fifth chapter of the famous saga.

Lionsgate Signs Keanu Reeves to Star in John Wick 5the next chapter of the famous saga, the company itself confirms.

John Wick 5

It is official that Lionsgate has hired Keanu Reeves again to film the fifth chapter of John Wick, the famous saga in which he is the main character. According to CNN, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake said this when talking about the continuation of the successful franchise: “We’re not ready to say goodbye to Keanu with this franchise.Other participants in the decision-making process also spoke on this issue. Producer Basil Iwanyk, for example, said: “If he has a coherent way to return that doesn’t feel like crap, then John Wick 5 will be it.“, and John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast: “If you asked Keanu right now, “Would you make John Wick 5?”, he would answer, “Of course, yes.”.

Also, as it became known, Stahelski, who has not yet ruled out the possibility of returning to directing, and Reeves will travel to Japan to talk about the fifth chapter of the saga. If all goes well, Stahelski and Lionsgate will begin preparations for the project, such as deciding what sets to use and what characters they would like to see in the world of John Wick. Producer Iwanik said about the meeting between Reeves and Stahelski: “Traveling to Japan is a bit like waiting for a boat to appear out of the fog; this is the intention“.

John Wick 5: what will we see in the new chapter?

Spin-offs

Meanwhile, fans of the saga are waiting for two spin-offs of the John Wick franchise. One of them is “Ballerina,” in which Ana de Armas plays Rooney. The film will focus on Rooney’s search for the people who killed her family. The producer has already revealed the characters who will appear in “Ballerina”. Keanu Reeves will play an important role in the film, which is expected to release in June 2024. Another spin-off will be the crime drama miniseries “Continental,” which is scheduled to premiere on September 22 this year on Prime Video.