Bill Skarsgard is in talks to star in the upcoming action sequelJohn Wick 4. There are no details about the role he’s in, but we do know thatJohn Wick 4will see Keanu Reeves' titular character angrier than ever before as he’s plotting revenge. With nothing to lose, expect to see a version of John like never before.
With Chad Stahelski returning to direct, the team behindJohn Wick 4has been busy casting roles for the upcoming sequel. Shamier Anderson and Rina Sawayama have both been cast, withDonnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)joining as an old friend of John who shares mutual enemies with the titular character. The plan is to shoot bothJohn Wick 4and5back-to-back, almost similar to how Marvel filmed the last twoAvengersmovies.
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Skarsgard isknown for his role as Pennywisein the two recentItfilms. He can also be seen in the Netflix seriesHemlock Grove,Hulu’sCastle Rock,Atomic Blonde,Deadpool 2,and recently with Tom Holland inThe Devil All the Time. Skarsgard is also slated to star in two more films as well as three additional indie movies set to release this year. Evidently, Skarsgard is working and his resume speaks very well for itself. It’s clear that he can easily handle his own when it comes to acting. Collider first reported on his talks to joinJohn Wick 4.
John Wickis expanding as a franchise and it’s clear that the universe seen in the movies has potential for a lot of spin-offs due to how deep the assassin world goes. For now, people are only tuned in for the infamous Baba Yaga (boogyman) John Wick and it will be hard to find a character that can surpass his resume in terms of getting the job done.
Despite the success of the films, many are concerned about news thatthe originalJohn Wickcreator won’t return. If the casting, location, and time they’re taking is anything to go off of, one thing many should know is that there’s still hope for fans of the infamous assassin.
Not only did the franchise get its own video game but it alsogot its ownJohn Wickrollercoaster ride. Many are debating the longevity of the franchise and how long it will be before it becomes too much. As of now, each sequel has topped the last in terms of fights, scenery, and expanding the universe. Only time will tell if John Wick and his movies will end their story on a high note during their prime or overstay their time.
John Wick 4is slated to hit theaters on August 07, 2025.
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