Liongate confirmed at this week’s CinemaCon that Keanu Reeves will return in the fifth installment of the John Wick franchise.
Plot details, additional cast members and a production timeline haven’t been revealed.
It was also announced that the action franchise is expanding with an animated prequel film as well as a Caine-centric standalone adventure from director-star Donnie Yen. These projects are complementary to the upcoming Ana de Armas-led ‘Ballerina,’ which opens in cinemas on June 6.
In a standalone feature, Yen will return to his role as the blind assassin Caine from ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ Yen will also direct and executive produce the untitled film, which begins production in Hong Kong later this year.
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In the animated prequel film, Reeves will lend his voice to his signature character. The story, aimed at “more mature audiences,” the studio warns, will travel back in time before the first film. It recounts the origins of Wick in the killing of all of his rivals in one night — to free himself from his obligation to the High Table and earn the right to be with the love of his life, Helen.
Reeves will appear in ‘Ballerina’ before he returns to the screen for ‘John Wick 5.’ The project reunites him with franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski and Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.
