The film John Wick 4 is set to premiere on March 24, 2023. This means that fans will only have to wait about a month to see Keanu Reeves reprise his role as the titular character on the big screen.
Below are some key details about the movie John Wick: Chapter 4:
1. Confirmed Cast List
Here is the confirmed cast of John Wick 4 as announced by Lionsgate through character posters:
- Keanu Reeves as John Wick.
- Donnie Yen as Caine, a former ally of John.
- Laurence Fishburne as Bowery King, the leader of a covert organization.
- Bill Skarsgård as Marquis, a member of the High Table that John Wick must confront.
- Ian McShane as Winston, the manager of the Continental Hotel.
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Shimazu.
- Rina Sawayama as Akira.
- Clancy Brown as Harbinger.
- Shamier Anderson as Tracker.
- Lance Reddick as Charon.
- Scott Adkins as Killa.
2. Summary of John Wick 4
The plot of this installment does not differ much from the previous ones, as John Wick must eliminate the remaining enemies to regain his freedom.
The following is a brief description from the trailer: “John Wick (Keanu Reeves) seeks a way to defeat the High Table. But before he can attain freedom, Wick must face a new enemy with old allies and find a way to unite against a global threat…”
3. Changes in Screenwriting
Fans of the John Wick franchise may know that Derek Kolstad was the original screenwriter for the “John Wick” series and its sequels.
However, for this latest installment, Derek is no longer involved in the screenwriting process. John Wick 4 is penned by the duo Shay Hatten and Michael Finch.
Nevertheless, fans need not worry too much, as Shay Hatten also contributed to the screenplay for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) alongside Derek Kolstad, which was highly successful.
4. Release Date Delayed Twice
John Wick 4 was initially scheduled for release on May 27, 2022. However, Lionsgate announced that the film’s release date was pushed back to March 24, 2023, through a brief introductory video released on December 23, 2021.
This delay is not the first for the film. It was originally slated for a May 21, 2021, release, but was postponed to May 27, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Keanu Acknowledges It’s the Toughest Film Yet
Keanu Reeves stated at the Comic Con Experience 2022 in Brazil that John Wick 4 is the most challenging film he has participated in.
According to him, this fourth installment of the John Wick series is the most difficult one he has ever worked on in terms of physical demands. However, this challenge has made the film even more rewarding.
6. Chad Stahelski Remains the Director
The relationship between Chad and the John Wick franchise is very close, as he has directed every installment of the series so far.
Before becoming a director, Chad Stahelski was involved in movie production as a stuntman. He replaced Brandon Lee (the late actor who tragically passed away during the filming of The Crow) in certain scenes to complete that film.
In addition to the John Wick series, Chad has also directed several other films such as Bruised, Day Shift, and Ballerina.
7. John Wick 4 Has Two Trailers
The film John Wick 4 has released two trailers. The first teaser was launched on November 11, 2022, while the final trailer was released on February 16, 2023, on Lionsgate’s official YouTube channel.
Both trailers highlighted John Wick’s battle against the High Table and showcased some of the assassins linked to the organization.
