Action movie fans are in for a treat this month as the highly-anticipated fourth installment in the John Wick franchise is set to hit theaters. Starring Keanu Reeves, John Wick: Chapter 4 has already won the hearts of critics, as it currently holds an impressive 94% rating on popular movie review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
According to the critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes: “John Wick: Chapter 4 piles on more of everything — and suggests that when it comes to a well-dressed Keanu Reeves dispatching his enemies in lethally balletic style, there can never be too much.” The statement perfectly sums up what fans of the series have come to expect from the John Wick series.
John Wick is a highly-successful action franchise that has captured the attention and admiration of audiences worldwide. The movies revolve around the character of John Wick, a retired hitman who is forced to return to his old life when he is targeted by a group of ruthless assassins. They are known for their intense action sequences, stunning cinematography and a powerful performance from Keanu Reeves.
Chapter 4 is the first film in the Lionsgate franchise not to be penned by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, with Shay Hatten and Michael Finch taking over writing duties for the project. Production on the film began back in June 2021, with principal photography wrapping in October of that year. Filming took place in Europe, Japan and New York.
The future of the John Wick franchise
Keanu Reeves and other John Wick cast members recently joined the cast of the spin-off movie Ballerina. The project is being directed by Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard helmer Len Wiseman, with Ana de Armas playing its lead character.
While Ballerina does not yet have a release date, John Wick: Chapter 4 is currently scheduled to hit theaters on March 24, 2023. Reeves and McShane lead the Chapter 4 cast, which also includes Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick, Clancy Brown, Marko Zaror, Scott Adkins, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson and Rina Sawayama.
In addition to Ballerina and John Wick: Chapter 4, Lionsgate is also working on The Continental, a spin-off series that explores the origins of Ian McShane’s Winston Scott. Colin Woodell is playing Winston, with a supporting cast that includes Ayomide Adegun, Peter Greene, Mel Gibson, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada and Nhung Kate. The series is set to premiere on Peacock in 2023.
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