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Donnie Yen’s character Caine was on the middle of John Wick: Chapter 4‘s finish credit score scene and now we all know that’s precisely the place the franchise will proceed.
Lionsgate simply introduced it’s growing a John Wicok spinoff starring Yen’s character with the hopes to movie in Hong Kong in 2025. There are not any plot particulars but however will probably be set after the occasions of Chapter 4 and Robert Askins, who labored on The Umbrella Academy and The Son, is writing the script
“Engaged on John Wick: Chapter 4 was a unprecedented expertise,” Yen stated in a press launch. “The explanation these movies resonate so deeply is as a result of, like myself, [producers] Chad [Stahelski], Basil [Iwanyk], and Erica [Lee] push themselves to create motion, fights, and stunts that aren’t solely thrilling, ingenious and creative, but additionally expressive of character, story, and emotion. Caine is an unimaginable character with a haunted previous, and I’m excited to return to the position.”
Caine was launched within the 2023 hit as one other member of the murderer secret society the Excessive Desk which Keanu Reeves’ John Wick was famously part of. The movie ended with him being freed of that obligation after which, in the long run credit, trying to reunite along with his daughter whereas additionally perhaps being assassinated by the daughter of considered one of his victims. Learn all about that right here.
“From the second Donnie Yen appeared on display in John Wick: Chapter 4, he captivated audiences and created an genuine, emotional connection that left an indelible mark and had followers asking for extra,” Adam Fogelson, head of Lionsgate, stated. “The John Wick universe that Chad, Basil, Erica, and Keanu have constructed presents a tapestry of fascinating characters delivered to life by probably the most extraordinary performers, and we’re excited to have one of many world’s greatest superstars on board to proceed this journey.”
Subsequent up for the John Wick franchise is Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas as a vengeful dancer and directed by Len Wiseman. It’s scheduled for launch June 6, 2025.
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