Keanu Reeves Wants To Do ‘John Wick 5’ But The Director Of The Saga Has Other Plans

The Wick-ed Debate

What’s the epic showdown like when an unstoppable force clashes with an immovable object? No, it’s not a physics problem; it’s the breaking news in the world of John Wick. On one hand, Keanu Reeves says, “Bring on John Wick 5!” while on the other, director Chad Stahelski is already writing the saga’s epitaph. The clash of opinions unfolded during a recent Happy Sad Confused podcast. Stahelski, the man behind the lens since the franchise’s genesis, says it’s a wrap. But if you ask Keanu, he’s up for another round—just don’t ask him the details.

Expanding the Wick Universe

Sure, John Wick as we know him might be retired, but his world is far from stagnant. Top 5 updates tell us that we’re soon going to witness new episodes and new seasons in this universe! First up, “The Continental,” a Peacock miniseries, reveals the dark and twisted past of the assassin’s go-to hotel. With a release date just around the corner, its first trailer and synopsis have been a tantalizing tease.

In 2024, the Wick universe will expand even further with “Ballerina,” a spin-off starring Ana de Armas. Screenwriters are promising a ride that takes us into new corners of this world, introducing a character that has gone through similar training as John himself. Here’s the kicker: Keanu isn’t just making a cameo. He has a role that promises to leave audiences thrilled. In addition to Reeves, the film also features a posthumous appearance from Lance Reddick and other big names like Norman Reedus.

Money Talks, But Stories Walk

While fans are torn between head-to-head comparisons of each John Wick installment, the fourth chapter has made the biggest bang at the box office, raking in a whopping $426.5 million globally. With such rewards, quests for more seem inevitable. But Stahelski and Reeves agree: a fifth film must have the right story.

Stahelski maintains that everyone associated with John Wick is open to the idea of making another installment. “We just don’t want to rip off our audience. They don’t want to cough up their $14 just to see the same guy popping more heads.”

The Future is Uncertain, But Intriguing

The current state of affairs puts us in a curious spot. Reeves is game, Stahelski is contemplative, and we, the audience, are caught in the middle, speculating. What we do know is that whether or not John Wick reemerges from his cinematic tomb, his universe is alive and well. We’re promised a slew of new series and spin-offs, perhaps even more tantalizing than a resurrected John Wick.

But there’s always room for hope. If Stahelski’s muse strikes him while walking his dog or Reeves gets a eureka moment in the middle of a stunt, we might just get the sequel we’re yearning for. Until then, keep those popcorn tubs at the ready and your eyes peeled for the next review or piece of breaking news.

As far as sequels and sagas go, the John Wick universe still has a lot of bullets in its chamber. Whether or not Mr. Wick returns, rest assured, the franchise will keep serving killer entertainment.

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