Keanu Reeves is far from done with the John Wick franchise, as he has just signed on to executive produce a new sequel series titled John Wick: Under The High Table.
The in-demand action star, who turns 60 next month, will reunite with his Matrix stunt double-turned-director Chad Stahelski on the project set directly after the end of John Wick: Chapter 4.
“He is said to be very involved in the project, which is being promoted in what is shaping up to be a competitive situation,” said a source close to the company. Deadline.
‘Under The High Table promises to blend the old and the new and bring the Wick universe into a new era.’
The Old Man co-creator Robert Levine wrote the upcoming series and will serve as showrunner.
Keanu Reeves is far from done with the John Wick franchise, as he has just signed on as executive producer of a new sequel series titled John Wick: Under The High Table (pictured July 27)
The in-demand action star, who turns 60 next month, will reunite with his Matrix stunt double turned director Chad Stahelski (right) on the set of the project directly after the end of John Wick: Chapter 4.
One possible plot line could involve the High Table’s blind killer, Caine (Donnie Yen), who was last seen in Paris attempting to reunite with his violin-playing daughter during the post-credits scene.
However, the Osaka Continental’s concierge, Shimazu Akira (Rina Sawayama), pulled a knife on Caine in an attempt to avenge the murder of her late father, Shimazu Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada), but the camera cut to black.
Fans concerned about Wick’s fate in the “ambiguous” ending of John Wick: Chapter 4 can rest a little easier knowing that a fifth film is also in the works as “The High Table will not interfere with it.”
Keanu starred in the first four John Wick films (2014-2023), which grossed $1 billion at the global box office, with each one being bigger and best reviewed than the previous one.
On July 27, Reeves, who chopped off his long John Wick locks in March, surprised fans at the Stern Pinball booth at San Diego Comic-Con so they could play the new John Wick game.
Anthrax drummer and guitarist Charlie Benante composed the music for the game and… called The visit of the Beirut-born Canadian is “one of the coolest moments in pinball history.”
Keanu will reprise his role in Len Wiseman’s Ballerina, which won’t hit US theaters until June 6, 2025, and UK theaters until June 7, 2025.
John Wick Presents: Ballerina stars Ana de Armas (and 11-year-old Victoria Comte) as the vengeful ballerina Rooney, previously played by Unity Phelan in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
A source close to the project told Deadline: “He is said to be very involved in the project, which is being promoted in what is shaping up to be a competitive situation. Under The High Table promises to blend the new and the old and bring the Wick universe into a new era.”
One possible plot line could involve the High Table’s blind killer, Caine (Donnie Yen), who was last seen in Paris attempting to reunite with his violin-playing daughter during the post-credits scene.
However, Osaka Continental’s janitor, Shimazu Akira (Rina Sawayama), pulled a knife on Caine in an attempt to avenge the murder of her late father, Shimazu Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada), but the camera cut to black.
Fans concerned about Wick’s fate in the “ambiguous” ending of John Wick: Chapter 4 can rest a little easier knowing that a fifth film is also in the works as “The High Table will not interfere with it.”
Keanu starred in the first four John Wick films (2014-2023), which grossed $1 billion at the global box office, with each film being higher-grossing and better reviewed than the last.
On July 27, Reeves, who chopped off his long John Wick locks in March, surprised fans at the Stern Pinball booth at San Diego Comic-Con so they could play the new John Wick game.
Anthrax drummer and guitarist Charlie Benante (left) composed the music for the game and called the Beirut-born Canadian’s visit “one of the coolest moments in pinball history.”
Keanu will reprise his role in Len Wiseman’s Ballerina, which won’t hit US theaters until June 6, 2025, and UK theaters until June 7, 2025 (the film is due in 2023).
John Wick Presents: Ballerina stars Ana de Armas (left, photographed July 18) and 11-year-old Victoria Comte (right) as the vengeful ballerina Rooney, previously played by Unity Phelan in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Peacock had its biggest original release of 2023 with its 1970s-set prequel series The Continental: From the World of John Wick despite earning a lukewarm 63% critical approval rating (out of 79 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.
There will also be a new interactive attraction opening at Area15 in Las Vegas later this year called The John Wick Experience from Egan Productions (the same company behind Saw, Blair Witch and Hunger Games-themed escape rooms).
The late Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus and Catalina Sandino Moreno will also appear in the film set between the third and fourth films.
Peacock had its biggest original launch of 2023 with its 1970s-set prequel series The Continental: From the World of John Wick despite earning a lukewarm 63% critical approval rating (from 79 reviews) in Rotten tomatoes.
There will also be a new interactive attraction opening at Area15 in Las Vegas later this year called The John Wick Experience from Egan Productions (the same company behind Saw, Blair Witch and Hunger Games-themed escape rooms).
The John Wick Experience recreates the Continental Hotel’s fantastical underworld haven in a 12,000-square-foot space that also features a themed bar and retail store.
Fans will be taken through a party, given specific quests, entrusted with secrets, drawn into culture, and invited into private areas during the high-stakes adventure alongside actors in a form of immersive theater.
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