Laurence Fishburne Teases Return as Bowery King in Exciting ‘John Wick: Chapter 5’ News!

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Apart from exceptional stunt sequences and action scenes, the John Wick series is richly populated with vibrant secondary characters. From the first movie onwards, each installment has enriched the universe of assassins and martial arts combat by introducing influential new figures. Characters like Bill Skarsgard’s Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont from the high table, or skilled assassins such as Caine (played superbly by Donnie Yen), have been a constant addition in every film, providing an engaging challenge or alliance for John Wick. Laurence Fishburne‘s Bowery King was one such supportive figure, and he is eager to reprise his role for the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 5.

During an interview with ComicBook.com, Fishburne was inquired about potentially reprising his role as the Bowery King in John Wick: Chapter 5. Fishburne responded casually, saying “It could happen,” and when asked whether he would rather return for a fifth Matrix movie or another John Wick, the actor stated, “For me, it’s all the same – it’s just a question of which comes first.” Later on, Fishburne disclosed that he was open to working with Lana Wachowski in The Matrix Resurrections. However, unexpectedly, Fishburne was not asked back for the role, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II instead portraying a new version of Morpheus.

In the film “John Wick: Chapter 2,” the character known as The Bowery King made his debut, significantly contributing to John Wick’s actions that led to conflicts in the subsequent films. Although Fishburne’s role may be reduced in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the character remains a source of engaging moments and dialogue, skillfully portrayed by Fishburne. This makes The Bowery King seem indispensable for whatever Chad Stahelski and the team have planned for the fifth installment.

‘John Wick: Chapter 5’ Has a Lot Riding On It

Enthusiasm for the unveiling of multiple fresh John Wick sequels and Chapter 5 at CinemaCon has sparked excitement among fans of this action series. A prequel anime focusing on John Wick’s challenging mission seems an ideal way to present the series’ action in a novel format. Furthermore, the Caine spin-off makes sense as it offers a platform for Donnie Yen, a prominent Hong Kong action star. However, there are some concerns about John Wick: Chapter 5 among fans, considering the emotionally satisfying ending of Chapter 4.

The executives during CinemaCon reassured audiences that director Chad Stahelski and lead actor Keanu Reeves would rejoin the series only if there was a compelling narrative to share. The fact that the original creative team is returning is usually a positive indication for a franchise like John Wick, which has been praised by critics and financially successful, with each sequel earning more at the box office than the one before it. Since the specifics of the story are being kept secret, we can anticipate even more thrilling action sequences in the future.

It appears highly likely that Laurence Fishburne will feature in John Wick: Chapter 5 , given his character, the Bowery King, was one of the few left who witnessed John alive and paid respects at his grave. Additionally, the emotional bond between John and his dog calls for a heartfelt reunion, which aligns well with the pet-focused nature of the John Wick series.

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2025-04-07 16:32