Motion followers rejoice! The John Wick spin-off led by Chapter 4 star and martial arts icon Donnie Yen
is lastly taking place, with the actor all set to return to each star and direct the challenge. The spin-off was introduced on the ongoing CinemaCon occasion, with Yen making a comeback as Caine, the blind Excessive Desk murderer and previous buddy of Wick who stole the present again in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4.
The Caine spin-off is one thing that each followers, and Donnie Yen, have needed to see ever for the reason that character made his debut. Whereas some particulars are nonetheless being saved below wraps, the film will choose up following the occasions of John Wick: Chapter 4, which noticed Caine free of his obligations to the Excessive Desk and returning to Paris to reunite along with his estranged daughter…earlier than being approached by a vengeful Akira (Rina Sawayama).
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Now set to be written by Mattson Tomlin (The Batman, The Batman Half 2), the Caine spin-off will begin filming this yr and can provide all method of “Hong Kong-style motion.” The challenge comes as a part of Chad Stahelski’s not too long ago introduced cope with Lionsgate, which can see the filmmaker and former stuntman overseeing the enlargement of the John Wick franchise, starting with the Ana de Armas-led From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, which is because of land in theaters on June 6, 2025.
Donnie Yen Understands the Strain of Taking the ‘John Wick’ Franchise Into the Subsequent Chapter
Donnie Yen has been a staple of Hong Kong martial arts and motion films for a while. Finest identified for roles within the likes of the Ip Man franchise, Iron Monkey, Hero, Blade 2, As soon as Upon a Time in China II, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and lots of, many extra, Yen has seen a resurgence in his Hollywood profession after stealing the present within the trendy motion film masterpiece John Wick: Chapter 4.
Yen can also be no stranger to directing, with the actor and martial artist having helmed the likes of Sakra and The Prosecutor, the latter of which has seen large essential success and now stands at a powerful 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Thus, helming the Caine spin-off is one thing Yen has had his eye on, with the actor saying beforehand…
“I feel each the followers, in addition to the studio, need this to occur, and we’ll see. I do not know, Steve. I can solely inform you that a lot. However sure, we’re speaking, and we’re speaking intimately. We’ll see what occurs.”
Nevertheless, whereas keen, Yen is absolutely conscious of the accountability at hand and the stress of main the John Wick franchise into its subsequent chapter…
“However on the identical time, I maintain accountability in addition to a stress that I do not wish to damage the franchise. I attempt to do my greatest to deliver one thing recent to the franchise itself. I do not wish to deliver down the expectations for the followers. I attempt to do my greatest, like all the time.”