Published 13:04 IST, August 7th 2020

'John Wick 5' confirmed with Keanu Reeves; to be shot consecutively with 'John Wick 4'

John Wick 5 has been confirmed by the makers with Keanu Reeves returning in the titular role. It will be shot back-to-back with the fourth instalment. Know more

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makers of John Wick film series have recently confirmed John Wick 4 and 5. y are aiming to shoot movies one after or with Keanu Reeves. However, script of upcoming instalments is still under development. 

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John Wick 4 and 5 to be shot back-to-back with Keanu Reeve

According to reports, Lionsgate has revealed future plans for John Wick franchise in an analyst call on Thursday. Studio’s CEO Jon Felimer anunced fourth and fifth part in action-packed film series. He said that y are also busy preparing scripts for next two instalments of ir John Wick action franchise. Felirmer disclosed that y are aiming for Memorial Day weekend 2022 release for John Wick 4. studio hopes to shoot both, John Wick 4 and 5, back-to-back when Keanu Reeves becomes available early next year.

Keanu Reeves star as titular character in John Wick film series. Globally distributed by Lionsgate, franchise has garnered critical as well as commercial success. previous three movies have bought in more than $580 million at worldwide box office, with each entry exceeding collection from its former instalment.

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About John Wick franchise

neo-ir action-thriller franchise is created by screenwriter Derek Kolstad. It stars Keanu Reeves as a deadly hitman. first John Wick film was released in 2014, followed by two sequels, John Wick: Chapter 2 in 2017, and John Wick: Chapter 3 -  Parabellum in 2019. All three projects were helmed by Chad Stahelski, with first part being his directorial debut. franchise is acclaimed for its hard-core action sequences.

Keanu Reeves as ruthless hitman John Wick, also called as Baba Yaga or Boogeyman, garnered many praises. John Wick 4 was initially set to release in May 2021 but got postponed due to coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. It will w hit atres on May 27, 2022. A TV series titled Continental is also in development, eyeing to be premiered after fourth film.

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Keanu Reeves is currently busy shooting for Matrix 4 in Berlin Germany. It is speculated that as science fiction film gets wrapped up, he might shoot John Wick 4 and 5, consecutively from 2021. actor has previously filmed Matrix: Reloaded and Matrix: Revolutions, back-to-back from March 2001 to August 2002. Both movies were released in same year, 2003.

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13:04 IST, August 7th 2020