John Wick 4 to get unexpected sequel but without Keanu Reeves: what is known about the fate of the action franchise

Surprisingly, the 2014 blockbuster John Wick starring Keanu Reeves successfully revived the action movie genre in big cinema. A decade later, Lionsgate continues to develop the universe created by director Chad Stahelski.

According to Deadline, the studio is developing the series John Wick: Under The High Table, which will continue the story of the secret organization of hired killers around which the events of the universe develop. The director of the original film will serve as executive producer. Stahelski also intends to direct the pilot episode. The scriptwriter and showrunner will be Robert Levine, the co-creator of the series The Old Man.

According to the plot, the events of the series will start immediately after the end of the fourth part of the movie franchise. John Wick left the world of the High Table in a sensitive position. And a number of new characters will be engaged in making a name for themselves in this organization. At the same time, the show will feature some of the main characters from the feature film series. Earlier, Lionsgate used a similar approach in the 2023 series The Continental, which is a prequel to John Wick and tells the story of Winston Scott's youth.

Keanu Reeves, who plays John Wick, is listed in the creative team of the upcoming show. However, only as a producer of the project. His participation in the cast of Under the High Table has not been confirmed. This means that his character probably won't appear on screen.

Another spinoff to John Wick, the action movie Ballerina, is currently in development. The film is set between the third and fourth films. The main character will be played by Ana de Armas. Sources also claim that the fifth feature-length part of the movie franchise is being developed. However, the studio refused to comment on this issue.

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