Chad Stahelski Shuts Down Rumors of John Wick 5 with Keanu Reeves Happening Soon

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As a seasoned cinephile with over three decades of movie-watching under my belt, I must say that I find myself deeply torn by the latest news regarding Keanu Reeves and John Wick 5. On one hand, as a connoisseur of action films, I’ve been absolutely captivated by Chad Stahelski’s masterful direction in the John Wick series. The fourth chapter was nothing short of a cinematic tour de force that left me breathless and craving more.

Keanu Reeves is unlikely to reprise his role in another John Wick movie for a while according to director Chad Stahelski, who shared some less-than-promising news about the potential fifth installment. Despite the finality of John Wick: Chapter 4’s ending, which was released last year, there’s always hope that popular characters won’t stay dead in the era of major franchises. Fans have been harboring hopes for a John Wick 5 ever since the fourth movie concluded, but Stahelski isn’t ruling it out completely – he just doesn’t see it happening anytime soon.

Chad Stahelski expressed to Business Insider that when one falls in love, they fall deeply. His affection lies with the character John Wick. He admires both the character’s development and the storyline. Nevertheless, both Stahelski and Keanu Reeves are firm about avoiding a fifth film solely for the sake of fan satisfaction. However, if a compelling concept arises, it’s likely that Keanu Reeves would be eager to participate in another John Wick movie. He elaborated:

Keanu and I are always ready to seize the day. If a great idea strikes us in the morning, we won’t hesitate to act on it without a second thought. In fact, you can count on that!

Nevertheless, the director is firm in his belief that there should be a fifth John Wick film, but only if it’s done for the right reasons. Reviving John Wick post-Chapter 4, which seemed to give him a fitting farewell, would necessitate an exceptional plot to avoid the impression that the new movie is merely a money-grabbing attempt. Unfortunately, Chad Stahelski has expressed that at this moment, there’s no concrete idea for another film. He added:

If I truly believed that I wasn’t taking advantage of the fans and had additional resources to offer, I would be ready to deliver tomorrow. However, at this moment in time, I simply do not possess those capabilities.

Chad Stahelski Might Be Too Busy for John Wick 5

Apart from brainstorming concepts for the fifth John Wick movie, Chad Stahelski’s busy schedule also includes overseeing remakes and adaptations of popular franchises that he’s taking on.

Up next for the filmmaker who was once a stuntman and now a director is the Highlander reboot, led by Henry Cavill. This project is set to kick off production in January 2025, in Scotland. Famous for his work on the John Wick series, Stahelski plans to deliver an action style reminiscent of that franchise, but without guns. Intriguingly, Stahelski and his team are working on a fresh concept for Highlander’s iconic sword fights, promising a unique take on the epic battles.

As a die-hard film enthusiast, I can’t help but get excited about Chad Stahelski’s upcoming project – bringing the captivating world of Ghost of Tsushima from the beloved PlayStation game to the big screen! While details have been scarce lately, we can still count on the fact that it’s still in development. For those of us eagerly anticipating Stahelski’s adaptation, there’s a silver lining: The video game is set to receive its own short film as part of the upcoming animated anthology series, Next Level. To add even more fuel to our excitement, the John Wick franchise looks poised to expand with an animated prequel, further exploring the rich action-packed universe we’ve come to love.

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2024-10-23 16:40