Thanks to Total Film (via ActioNewz.com), we have a new look at John Wick: Chapter 4! The stills below not only reunite Keanu Reeves with his The Matrix co-star Laurence Fishburne, but also offer a first look at martial arts legend Donnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as Caine, a former ally of Wick's who is a blind assassin and High Table member.
For all we know, he could be the next character to star in his own spin-off; later this year, The Continental, starring Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell, heads to television. After that, there's the Ballerina movie starring Ana de Armas as a Ruska Roma dance assassin.
Underworld helmer Les Wiseman steps in to direct the project, and Reeves had high praise for what the filmmaker is bringing to the table. "It’s a cool story. Len Wiseman has a vision, but is also embracing, affectionately, the world of John Wick. Ian McShane is in it as Winston."
"So I felt that there was a cool handoff of stewardship, and it was fun to put the suit on again, however briefly," Reeves says of his cameo. "There’s a reason for [John] to be in Ballerina; it’s very organic. And working with Ana was great. She really loves action, and she’s really good at it."
As for where things stand with John Wick: Chapter 5, Reeves was a little vaguer with his answer.
"You have to see how the audience responds to what we did. The only reason we’ve had a chance to make these movies is that people have liked what we have done. So I think we have to wait and see how the audience responds to it. Hopefully they’ll like it."
Going back to this movie, Reeves is going to be joined by returning cast members Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Laurence Fishburne, along with franchise newcomers, Bill Skarsgård, Shamier Anderson, and Clancy Brown. Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Natalia Tena will also appear.
In John Wick: Chapter 4, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating the High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, he must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.
John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to be released in theaters on March 24, 2023.