The primary John Wick movie collection is in limbo in the mean time, as a result of whereas Chapter 4’s ending seemingly concluded the story of Keanu Reeves’ character, there’s nonetheless been discuss in regards to the potential of Chapter 5 being made, although the actor has admitted that his knees could not be capable of deal with that. The John Wick franchise as a complete, alternatively, is way from over, because the Ana de Armas-led Ballerina opens on the 2025 films schedule this summer season. There are additionally numerous spinoffs in growth, together with one focussed on Donnie Yen’s Caine, and now I’m hoping that this strikes ahead reasonably than John Wick: Chapter 5 after listening to the actor’s replace on the challenge.
Whereas discussing his new film The Prosecutor with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, Yen not solely confirmed that this Caine spinoff is in growth, he additionally addressed the chance that he may work behind the digital camera too. Not solely did he direct The Prosecutor, however Weintraub talked about that Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick films, beforehand talked about that this might occur. Right here’s what Yen has to say:
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. However on the similar time, I maintain accountability in addition to a strain that I do not need to break the franchise. I attempt to do my finest to convey one thing contemporary to the franchise itself. I do not need to convey down the expectations for the followers. I attempt to do my finest, like at all times.
Whereas main Hollywood trades like Selection, which reported in regards to the Caine spinoff final Might, can as a rule be trusted in the case of information about films and TV exhibits in growth, it’s nonetheless good to listen to from Donnie Yen himself that it’s certainly within the works. In case it wasn’t clear although, the spinoff hasn’t been formally greenlit by Lionsgate, although if the conversations may be described as intimate, then hopefully that signifies its possibilities of it going ahead are robust. And whereas Yen remained humble in regards to the prospect of him directing the Caine spinoff, contemplating that he’s been helming films for many years now, I’d wish to see how he would do with a Hollywood manufacturing.
Look, let’s not beat across the bush: as issues presently stand, John Wick is presumed lifeless, and I do know I’m not alone in pondering it’d be a significant attain bringing him again for Chapter 5. We’re already going to see Keanu Reeves reprise the position in Ballerina because it’s set between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, so why not as a substitute dedicate a film to a personality who deserved extra time to shine in his first look? Once we left off with Caine within the John Wick: Chapter 4 post-credits scene, he’d returned to Paris to reunite along with his daughter, however he was being adopted by Rina Sawayama’s Shimazu Akira, who was seeking to actual revenge for the loss of life of her father.
Except this Caine spinoff takes place earlier than John Wick: Chapter 4, then clearly he would make it out of this ambush alive. Past that, it’s exhausting to say what would await the blind Excessive Desk murderer. All I do know is I need to see extra from Caine, and I’m hoping a film targeted on him is prioritized over Chapter 5. In the meantime, I’ll be wanting ahead to Ballerina’s launch on June 6.