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  • ‘John Wick’ Caine Spin-Off to Start Shooting

    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Preview:

    • Donnie Yen is due to start production on his untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off.
    • Cameras should be rolling in April.
    • ‘The Batman’s Mattson Tomlin wrote the latest draft of the script.

    Announced at Lionsgate’s event during last year’s CinemaCon event, the yet-to-be-titled ‘John Wick’ spin-off based around the blind assassin Caine, as played by action legend Donnie Yen is now moving towards production.

    With Yen directing as well as starring, the movie is scheduled to start shooting next month.

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    Per Deadline, the movie will also feature ‘Wick’ fan-favorite, Rina Sawayama, who plays Akira. More details will be coming soon.

    Related Article: Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ Character Caine to Lead Spin-Off Movie

    What’s the story of the ‘John Wick’ Caine spin-off?

    Donnie Yen as Caine in 'John Wick: Chapter 4.'
    Donnie Yen as Caine in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    With ‘The Batman’s Mattson Tomlin writing the most recent draft of the script, the movie will follow Caine’s story as the hitman is now freed from his obligations to The High Table.

    ‘John Wick’ Caine spin-off: Donnie Yen talks

    Donnie Yen in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    Donnie Yen in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Here’s Yen’s statement on the new movie:

    “What drew me to Caine is the contradiction. He carries love, responsibility, and sacrifice in a world built on consequence. That creates a very different kind of action hero. This film is an opportunity to push the genre forward. My goal is to create the most definitive martial arts-infused action film ever made, one that honors what audiences love about ‘John Wick’ while bringing a new emotional depth and visual language to the story. As both director and actor, I’m excited to shape this chapter in a way that reflects everything I’ve learned over decades in action cinema, while building something that feels entirely new.”

    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'. Photo Credit: Murray Close.
    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo Credit: Murray Close.

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  • Every ‘John Wick’ Movie and TV Show Ranked

    (L to R) Ana de Armas as Eve and Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'Ballerina'. Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Ana de Armas as Eve and Keanu Reeves as John Wick in ‘Ballerina’. Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate.

    The ‘John Wick‘ franchise has become one of the most popular action franchises of all time!

    Starring Keanu Reeves, ‘John Wick’ and its three sequels have made more than $1 billion at the box office and has spawned a TV series, a documentary, and a new spinoff called ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina‘, which stars Ana de Armas, as well as Reeves reprising his iconic role.

    But the franchise has no plans of stopping there, with an untitled animated prequel, ‘From the World of John Wick: Caine‘ starring Donnie Yen, and ‘John Wick: Chapter 5‘ all planned for the future.

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    In honor of the new movie, which opens in theaters on June 6th, Moviefone is counting down every ‘John Wick’ movie and TV show ever made, from non-lethal to most deadly.

    Let’s begin!

    7. ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick‘ (2023)
    Colin Woodell as Winston Scott in Peacock's 'The Continental: From the World of John Wick.' Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment.
    Colin Woodell as Winston Scott in Peacock’s ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick.’ Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment.

    Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) is roped into a world of assassins and must make things right after his brother’s attack on the Continental hotel.

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    6. ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina‘ (2025)

    Ana de Armas as Eve in 'Ballerina'. Photo: Larry D. Horricks.
    Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’. Photo: Larry D. Horricks.

    Taking place during the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

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    5. ‘Wick Is Pain‘ (2025)

    (L to R) Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves in 'Wick is Pain'. Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves in ‘Wick is Pain’. Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate.

    Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the ‘John Wick’ phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

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    4. ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum‘ (2019)

    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.

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    3. ‘John Wick: Chapter 2‘ (2017)

    Keanu Reeves in 'John Wick: Chapter 2'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    Keanu Reeves in ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the world’s most dangerous killers.

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    2. ‘John Wick: Chapter 4‘ (2023)

    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'. Photo Credit: Murray Close.
    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

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    1. ‘John Wick‘ (2014)

    Keanu Reeves in 'John Wick'. Photo: David Lee for Lionsgate.
    Keanu Reeves in ‘John Wick’. Photo: David Lee for Lionsgate.

    Ex-hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

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  • Keanu Reeves Producing New ‘John Wick’ TV Spin-Off

    (L to R) Ian McShane as Winston, Keanu Reeves as John Wick, and director Chad Stahelski on the set of 'John Wick: Chapter 4.' Photo Credit: Murray Close.
    (L to R) Ian McShane as Winston, Keanu Reeves as John Wick, and director Chad Stahelski on the set of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    Preview:

    • Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski are involved in a new ‘John Wick’ TV series.
    • ‘John Wick: The High Table’ will continue the movies’ story.
    • ‘The Old Man’ co-creator Robert Levin is running the show.

    While Lionsgate’s bosses seem convinced that more ‘John Wick’ theatrical releases will be on the way, it appears that the main duo involved in the movies so far –– star Keanu Reeves and director/producer Chad Stahelski –– are focusing their immediate efforts on the latest small-screen incarnation of the story.

    According to Deadline, Lionsgate now has Stahelski and Reeves involved in a new series called ‘John Wick: The High Table’, which the company will produce.

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    What’s the story of ‘John Wick: The High Table’?

    Director Chad Stahelski and Bill Skarsgård as Marquis in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
    (L to R) Director Chad Stahelski and Bill Skarsgård as Marquis in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    The new series picks up directly after the end of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’.

    John Wick has left the world of the High Table in a tenuous position and a collection of new characters will look to make a name for themselves while some of the franchise stalwart characters remain committed to the old-world order.

    A description of the new series promises to “combine new and old and thrust the ‘Wick’ universe into a new age.”

    Related Article: Bill Skarsgård Talks ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and Working with Keanu Reeves

    Who else is working on ‘John Wick: The High Table’?

    Jeff Bridges in FX's 'The Old Man'.
    Jeff Bridges in FX’s ‘The Old Man’. Photo: FX.

    While Reeves right now is only attached to produce, with no plans to appear (after all, his character dies… probably in ‘Chapter Four’), Stahelski is on board to direct the first episode.

    And the filmmaker’s involvement will be part of his big overall deal with Lionsgate, sealed in January, to oversee all aspects of the expanding Wick storytelling scene. He’ll produce via his 87Eleven Entertainment company.

    On the creative front for the new show, Robert Levine, one of the co-creators of FX series ‘The Old Man’ (which certainly shared themes with ‘Wick’, is writing and running it.

    What else is going on with the ‘John Wick’ movie universe?

    Donnie Yen as Caine in 'John Wick: Chapter 4.'
    Donnie Yen as Caine in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    The new show is just the latest way that Lionsgate is looking to utilize the sprawling ‘Wick’-verse, and the next version to actually appear will be ‘Ballerina’, due on June 6th next, year. The movie, set between the events of the third and fourth movie, stars Ana de Armas as a young assassin out for revenge and has Len Wiseman directing.

    There is also a movie spin-off focused on Donnie Yen’s character from ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ in the works.

    When will the new ‘John Wick’ show be on screens?

    Though Lionsgate is producing the show, it is currently being shopped to networks. Peacock, of course, picked up the previous spin-off, prequel series ‘The Continental’, but the new show is up for grabs. So expect plenty of interest from the likes of Netflix and more.

    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'. Photo Credit: Murray Close.
    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    Other Movies and TV Shows in the ‘John Wick’ Franchise:

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  • Donnie Yen Scores ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Movie

    Donnie Yen as Caine in 'John Wick: Chapter 4.'
    Donnie Yen as Caine in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ Photo Credit: Murray Close.

    Preview:

    • Donnie Yen is starring in a ‘John Wick’ spin-off.
    • His blind assassin character Caine is the focus.
    • Robert Askins wrote the script.

    When you have an internationally known and respected action star in the latest entry of your popular franchise, it stands to reason that, should his character pop, you might end up going the spin-off route.

    Such is the case with martial arts icon Donnie Yen, who graced ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ last year as Caine, a highly skilled, blind assassin. Yen is now the focus of another ‘Wick’ spin-off.

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    What’s the story of Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ spin-off?

    Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Lionsgate has yet to confirm the specific storyline for the new movie, though we do know it’ll continue the arc established in ‘Chapter 4’, as Caine was freed from his obligations to the High Table, the organization that purports to control the activities of hitmen such as Keanu Reeves’ John Wick.

    What we do know on the narrative front is that Robert Askins, a Tony-nominated playwright who has also worked on such series as ‘The Umbrella Academy’ and ‘The Son’, has been hired to write the script.

    Here’s what Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson had to say about the new development:

    “From the moment Donnie Yen appeared on screen in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, he captivated audiences and created an authentic, emotional connection that left an inedible mark and had fans asking for more. The ‘John Wick’ universe that Chad, Basil, Erica, and Keanu have built offers a tapestry of fascinating characters brought to life by the most extraordinary performers, and we’re excited to have one of the world’s biggest superstars on board to continue this journey.”

    And here’s what Yen himself said:

    “The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights, and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive and artistic, but also expressive of character, story, and emotion. Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.”

    Who else will appear in the ‘John Wick’ spin-off?

    Donnie Yen in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
    Donnie Yen in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    No other casting was confirmed by the studio, though given that Reeves is reprising his role as Wick (albeit more as a cameo) in one of the other movie spin-offs, ‘Ballerina’ (due in theaters on June 6th, 2025), there’s still a possibility he could pop up in Yen’s film.

    And this marks just the latest expansion of the ‘John Wick’ universe launched by the 2014 original movie –– in addition to ‘Ballerina’, we’ve already had TV prequel ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’, which streamed on Peacock and charted the earlier days of the titular hotel.

    Related Article: Donnie Yen to Lead an Adaptation of Classic TV Action Series ‘Kung Fu’

    When will the Donnie Yen ‘John Wick’ spin-off be in theaters?

    With the film currently scheduled to shoot in Hong Kong next year, we wouldn’t expect it to arrive before 2026.

    Donnie Yen in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
    Donnie Yen in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Other Movies and TV Shows in the ‘John Wick’ Franchise:

    Buy ‘John Wick’ Movies On Amazon

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