Keanu Reeves has been John Wick for greater than a decade. And now, the franchise star is taking followers behind the scenes of how the movies are made. Documentary “Wick Is Ache” options Reeves, director/producer Chad Stahelski, and producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee as they focus on how the 2014 movie spurred 4 sequels (a fifth movie was lately introduced), two spinoffs, two collection, and extra.
“John Wick” started as an unbiased movie, and went on to famously change fashionable motion filmmaking. Now, the franchise has turn out to be one of many inspirations for a brand new Academy Award class for stunts. “Wick Is Ache” is directed by Jeffrey Doe, and produced by Josh Oreck, Gabriel Roth, and Matthew Sidle, with Tina Carter govt producing.
“I’m excited to share and be part of taking followers behind the scenes on the extraordinary journey of creating the John Wick movies,” Reeves mentioned of the documentary.
Stahelski added, “We had an concept for a low-budget unbiased film. Trying again now, greater than ten years later, it’s laborious to consider what that concept turned. It’s the followers that embraced the film that made all of it doable — and made all of the ache a pleasure.”
Doe shared that Stahelski inspired him to “hold it trustworthy” whereas filming the doc. The director credited the “Wick” group for having “daring candor” in interviews, resulting in a “uncooked, unflinching” movie in regards to the making of a beloved film.
Iwanyk agreed, saying, “We now have by no means labored more durable on any film than we have now on the John Wick collection. Producing a film is all the time lengthy hours and disturbing occasions, however ‘John Wick’ turned that as much as the max — and since we survived, that’s what made the films so gratifying.”
David Leitch, who additionally produced “John Wick,” cited how the primary movie impacted his profession. “It’s protected to say that John Wick modified our lives, for everybody concerned,” Leitch mentioned. “We had been ready for the chance to indicate our imaginative and prescient of what motion filmmaking may very well be, and this movie and this character gave us that chance. Thanks, Mr. Wick.”
The movie will premiere at Past Fest on the American Cinematheque on Might 8 earlier than being that can be purchased on digital platforms together with Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Residence, YouTube, Microsoft Motion pictures & TV, and Comcast Xfinity Might 9. The pre-orders begin Might 1.
“The exceptional success of the ‘John Wick’ franchise demonstrates what occurs when filmmakers ship all the pieces followers want for in a film viewing expertise: emotionally impactful storytelling, some of the beloved actors of his era, characters the viewers cares about, and a next-level method to each facet of filmmaking,” Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Movement Image Group, mentioned. “I’m so excited for our followers to get this unprecedented glimpse into the unbelievable story of how these elements got here collectively to kind the franchise they know and love.”
The most recent “John Wick” universe installment is “Ballerina,” starring Ana de Armas as an murderer educated within the traditions of the Ruska Roma. Len Wiseman directs, with Iwanyk, Lee, and Stahelski producing. Reeves additionally stars. “Ballerina” might be launched on June 6, earlier than “John Wick: Chapter 5” and the Donnie Yen-led spinoff movies. Lionsgate can also be growing collection “John Wick: Beneath the Excessive Desk,” which Stahelski and Reeves are govt producing. Till then, “Wick Is Ache” is the subsequent feast for John Wick fanatics.
“Wick Is Ache” might be launched by Lionsgate on taking part digital platforms for buy beginning Might 9. Take a look at the trailer beneath.