Keanu Reeves has provided an update on whether he thinks he will return for a potentialJohn Wick 5. Reeves has appeared as the iconic assassin in fourJohn Wickmovies. The story of the firstJohn Wickmovie follows Reeves' titular character as he seeks revenge for the death of his dog. Its sequels then significantly expanded the world ofJohn Wickand added several new characters. Even though he was seemingly killed off at the end ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, fans desperately want Reeves to return for a proposedJohn Wick5.
In an interview withCBS News, Reeves addressed whether he would appear inJohn Wick 5if it was officially greenlit. The actorsays he would love to do another movie in the action-packed series, butadmitshe doesn’t think his knees can handleJohn Wick 5. TheJohn Wickmovies are all revolutionary action films with several intense action sequences, so Reeves is concerned that his body can’t keep up with the demands of the role. Read his full comment below:
My heart does. But my knees are saying right now, ‘You can’t do another John Wick.’
What Reeves' Comments Means For John Wick 5
John Wick 5 Is Not Currently Being Worked On
John Wick has perhaps become the most iconic role of Reeves' career. Reeves has excelled as the character in four movies, but theending ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4seemingly killed him off. Even though the end of the fourth film heavily suggested that John Wick is dead, there are also clues that he may be alive. Therefore,ever since the release of the fourth movie, fans have been asking forJohn Wick 5.
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Chad Stahelski, who has previously directed all four movies in the series, has addressed apotentialJohn Wick 5.Stahelski admitted that he would love to make anotherJohn Wickmovie, but revealed he would only do it if he came up with the right idea. Even though Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Joe Drake revealed thatJohn Wick 5would enter development not long after the release ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, Stahelski has claimed that he hasn’t come up with the right idea for the movie yet.
Our Take On Reeves' Comments About John Wick 5
It Is Doubtful That John Wick 5 Will Happen
Based on Reeves' recent comments and Stahelski’s previous comments, it doesn’t seem likely thatJohn Wick 5will be made. Reeves' concern about his knees is completely understandable, and it is admirable that he wouldn’t want to return to the role unless he was confident he could physically handle it. Even ifJohn Wick 5never materializes,John Wick: Chapter 4still provided a great ending for Reeves' character. Additionally, he will reprise his role as John Wick with a brief appearance in theupcomingBallerinaspinoff.
John Wick
“John Wick” is a neo-noir action-thriller franchise centered around a retired hitman who returns to the criminal underworld to seek vengeance. Known for its intense and stylistic action sequences, the franchise has redefined modern action cinema with its choreographed gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and intricate world-building. The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.
