‘The Matrix’ actor Keanu Reeves is all geared up for the fourth installment of Chad Stahelski’s neo-noir action thriller ‘John Wick’ film series – titled ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, which is slated to release in theatres in March 2023. The third sequel is currently in the post-production stage. Besides, Keanu Reeves is also expected to star in the fifth main film ‘John Wick: Chapter 5’.
In a fantastic piece of update for Keanu Reeves and ‘John Wick’ franchise fans, the Canadian actor will also reprise his role as the highly skilled hitman John Wick in the spinoff movie ‘Ballerina’ starring ‘No Time to Die’ actress Ana de Armas. As of now, it is not known whether Keanu Reeves will just have a cameo or will he have a more prominent role in ‘Ballerina’.
Recently, it was also reported that another actor from the John Wick film series Ian McShane will also reprise his role as the manager of The Continental hotel Winston in ‘Ballerina’. Currently, ‘Ballerina’ is being shot in Prague.
The John Wick spinoff film ‘Ballerina’ is being directed by Len Wiseman, whose previous directorial credits include ‘Underworld’ and its sequel, ‘Die Hard 4.0’, ‘Total Recall’ reboot, and he has also directed episodes of ‘Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Lucifer’ series, amongst others.
The plotline of ‘Ballerina’ ostensibly revolves around a young female assassin who makes it her mission to exact revenge against those people who had murdered her family. The character was first introduced in an understated role in ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’.
Other than the ‘Ballerina’ spin-off movie, a three-part John Wick prequel miniseries titled ‘The Continental’ is also in the works with Colin Woodell essaying the younger version of Winston Scott. It’s expected to come out sometime in the year 2023.
Keanu Reeves, whose last live-action acting project was the sci-fi action flick ‘The Matrix Resurrections’, will next be seen in the next two ‘John Wick’ sequels, the action adventure film ‘BRZRKR’ and Francis Lawrence’ action horror movie ‘The Constantine 2’.