Keanu Reeves said they wanted to expand the John Wick universe in the final film of the franchise, connecting his character’s journey and opening up the story’s friendships.
The ultra-violent series follows the eponymous assassin hero, played by Reeves, as he seeks revenge on those who have wronged him.
In the upcoming film, John Wick: Chapter 4, Wick discovers a way to defeat the High Table, the body that rules organized crime around the world, but before he can win his freedom, he must face a new enemy with strong alliances around the world. globe and forces that turn old friends into enemies.
Speaking to PA news agency about the latest episode at a gala screening in central London, Reeves, 58, said: “I think we wanted to be fresh and different, I don’t know if that was really our aim.
“I think we really wanted to expand the John Wick universe, but really connect with John and the journey he’s been on, but also now open it up to friendships.
“If anything, maybe the action is a little more complicated and complicated, just in terms of all the moving parts that are now in some of the sequences.
“But our intention was just, as we’ve always done, to do what we love and hopefully other people will love it.
“It’s like making a meal, cooking this celebration and hopefully people will have a good time.”
He added that he had a “great time” filming the project, but couldn’t pick which one was his favorite in the franchise, as they are “all very special” to him.
Asked if he thought the High Table could be beaten, he admitted: “I don’t know, but I’ll die trying.”
The actor was joined by his co-stars, including singer Rina Sawayama, who is making her film debut in the project.
Ian McShane, Scott Adkins, Natalia Tena and director Chad Stahelski also attended the gala in London’s Leicester Square.
The John Wick franchise began with the original film in 2014 and has become a critical and commercial success.
It was followed by John Wick: Chapter 2 in 2017 and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, which arrived in 2019 to critical acclaim.
John Wick: Chapter 4, produced by Lionsgate, hits theaters on March 24.
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