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Henry Cavill's injury during preparation for the 'Highlander' remake has caused a delay in production, now expected to start in early 2026. The film, directed by Chad Stahelski and featuring a star-studded cast, is a reboot of the cult classic about immortal warriors, with a long development history since 2009.
Chad Stahelski discusses the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the future of the John Wick series, including the possibility of a fifth installment, while reflecting on the ending of Chapter 4 and the studio's attempts to expand the universe through spin-offs like The Continental and Ballerina.
Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise, discusses the challenges of expanding the series into a broader universe, his unconventional creative process, studio battles, and future plans including spin-offs and potential fifth film, emphasizing his passion for innovative action filmmaking and maintaining the integrity of the franchise.
Director Chad Stahelski is set to make the long-gestating Highlander movie as part of a new deal with Lionsgate, which also grants him oversight of the Highlander and John Wick franchises across TV and film. Henry Cavill is attached to star in the reimagining of the 1986 film, and Stahelski will work alongside producer Neal H. Moritz and the estate of the late producer of the original film. Stahelski, known for his work on the John Wick series, expressed excitement about continuing to shepherd the John Wick universe and launching the Highlander franchise, aiming to create something fresh while staying true to the original mythology.
Chad Stahelski has signed a deal with Lionsgate to oversee the creative direction of both the 'John Wick' and 'Highlander' franchises across film, television, and multimedia platforms. He will work alongside franchise producers and has been instrumental in shaping the world of 'John Wick'. Stahelski is set to direct the reboot of 'Highlander' and has been involved in expanding the 'John Wick' universe with spinoffs and a Peacock series. His oversight role marks an official expansion of his creative relationship with Lionsgate, and he expresses excitement in continuing to shepherd 'John Wick' while launching a new franchise with 'Highlander'.
Director Chad Stahelski hints at his approach to the upcoming "Highlander" reboot, which will star Henry Cavill as the immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod. Stahelski plans to launch a potential series of films and incorporate elements from the 1992 TV series. He wants to create a prequel that sets up the original film's climactic Gathering, allowing room for the franchise to grow. Stahelski sees "Highlander" as a rich mythology that can explore different time periods, nationalities, cultures, and characters. He praises the original film's ability to come together despite its disparate elements and cheesy moments.
Director Chad Stahelski discusses spoilers, Keanu Reeves, and the big duel in John Wick: Chapter 4 in an exclusive interview. He also mentions that the film will explore more of the world-building and mythology of the franchise.
Director Chad Stahelski has turned down Lionsgate's proposal to shoot John Wick 4 and 5 back-to-back, despite the franchise's massive success. Stahelski believes that filming the movies back-to-back would make them too similar to one another, and he values the time off between films to live and get better. Keanu Reeves shares a similar sentiment and emphasizes the importance of audience reactions. Meanwhile, John Wick spin-offs, Ballerina and The Continental, are in production.
Director Chad Stahelski says he is open to a fifth John Wick movie following the success of Chapter 4, which has already grossed over $245 million globally. In a podcast interview, Stahelski, along with cinematographer Dan Laustsen and editor Nathan Orloff, discussed the making of Chapter 4, including the complex action scenes set in Paris and on the steps leading to the Sacré Cœur Basilica. Stahelski also expressed his belief that stunts deserve their own Oscar category and suggested that the Academy should discuss how to structure such an award.
Director Chad Stahelski, who has been with the John Wick franchise since its inception, has not yet started thinking about a fifth installment. He believes that in order to evolve, he needs space and time. Stahelski also discussed the importance of attention to detail in filmmaking and how the use of a puppy in the first John Wick film was a genius way to get inside the character.
Keanu Reeves has revealed that he wouldn't rule out a return for a fifth film in the John Wick franchise. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Reeves said that he and director Chad Stahelski had to come up with the "why" of making a fourth film, which led to the idea of John Wick's journey to death. Despite Wick seemingly dying at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, Reeves said he would "never say never" about returning for a fifth film.
Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise, discusses the bumpy takeoff of the first film, the metaphorical significance of the staircase sequence in John Wick: Chapter 4, and the decision to depict the character being shot with what appears to be a lethal bullet. Stahelski also talks about casting Rina Sawayama and giving her a prominent role, as well as the decision to put Scott Adkins in a fat suit for the film.
Keanu Reeves only says 380 words in nearly three hours in the latest installment of the John Wick franchise, with almost a third of his dialogue consisting of just one word. Director Chad Stahelski revealed that Reeves stripped out roughly half the dialogue written for his character in the initial script. Despite the lack of dialogue, John Wick: Chapter 4 opened to a franchise record of $73.5M at the box office.
Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski have explained the emotional ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, which sees the titular character seemingly die after winning his climactic duel. Reeves said the "why" behind the film was death, and the theme was "the way we live well to die well." The post-credits scene could leave room for a spin-off focused on Donnie Yen's Caine or Rina Sawayama's Akira.
Keanu Reeves discusses the end of John Wick's journey in Chapter 4, stating that it felt authentic and true for the character to find peace in death. However, he doesn't rule out the possibility of reprising the role in a fifth John Wick movie, but only if director Chad Stahelski is involved. Reeves will also appear as John Wick in the upcoming spin-off movie Ballerina, directed by Len Wiseman and set between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the John Wick franchise.