John Wick: Chapter 2
| John Wick: Chapter 2 | |
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| Directed by | Chad Stahelski |
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| Written by | Derek Kolstad |
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Tyler Bates Joel J. Richard |
| Cinematography | Dan Laustsen |
| Edited by | Evan Schiff |
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| Distributed by | Summit Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
John Wick: Chapter 2 is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. It is a sequel to the 2014 film John Wick. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Common, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane, and John Leguizamo. Principal photography began on October 26, 2015, in New York City and the film is set to be released on February 10, 2017.[1]
Premise
Legendary hitman John Wick is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome, where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers.[2]
Cast
- Keanu Reeves as Jonathan "John" Wick / "Baba Yaga", an ex-hitman.[3][4]
- Common as the head of security for a female crime lord.[5]
- Bridget Moynahan as Helen Wick, John's deceased wife.[6]
- Ian McShane as Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel.[7]
- John Leguizamo as Aurelio, the owner of a high-end chop shop.[6]
- Lance Reddick as Charon, the concierge at the Continental Hotel.[6]
- Thomas Sadoski as Jimmy, a police officer and friend of John's.[6]
- Laurence Fishburne as The Bowler King, an extremely powerful and ruthless gangster who is coming across with Wick.[8]
- David Patrick Kelly as Charlie[9]
- Ruby Rose as Ares, an assassin[6]
- Riccardo Scamarcio as Santino, an assassin[6]
- Peter Stormare[6]
- Franco Nero[10]
- Peter Serafinowicz[11]
Production
In February 2015, directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch revealed that a John Wick sequel was currently in development.[12][13] The same month, CEO of Lionsgate Jon Feltheimer made an announcement during a conference call, stating "We see John Wick as a multiple-title action franchise". Additionally, it was reported that Kolstad will return to write the screenplay.[14] In May 2015, it was confirmed that the sequel was greenlit and Lionsgate would be selling the film at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. It was announced that Keanu Reeves, Leitch, and Stahelski would return to the film with filming set to begin in late 2015.[3][15][16][17] In October 2015, Common joined the film to play the head of security for a female crime lord,[5] and Ian McShane was confirmed to return as Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel.[7] In November 2015, Bridget Moynahan, John Leguizamo, Thomas Sadoski, and Lance Reddick were confirmed to return, while Ruby Rose, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Peter Stormare were added to the cast.[6] In December 2015, it was announced that Laurence Fishburne would appear in a cameo role.[18]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on October 26, 2015 in New York City.[19] At the end of first week, filming had taken place in Manhattan.[20] Filming moved to Italy next[7] and later resumed in Montreal, Canada on October 27, 2016. Scenes were shot in the downtown area and at the MELS Studios. Montreal serves as a setting for scenes that take place in Moscow in the film.[21]
Release
John Wick: Chapter 2 is scheduled to be released on February 10, 2017 by Summit Entertainment.[1]
Sequel
In October 2016, Stahelski revealed that a third film is already in the works.[22]
References
- 1 2 Evry, Max (February 18, 2016). "John Wick: Chapter Two Gets a Release Date". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "John Wick 2 Synopsis Reveals Keanu Reeves Sequel Details". 1 April 2016.
- 1 2 Fleming, Jr., Mike (May 4, 2015). "Lionsgate Selling 'John Wick' Sequel At Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ THR Staff (September 29, 2016). "Hollywood Salaries 2016: Who Got Raises (and Who Didn't), From Movie Stars to Showrunners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (October 26, 2015). "Common to Play Villain in Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Jaafar, Ali (November 9, 2015). "'John Wick 2' Fills Out Cast, Old Favorites Return". Deadline. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (October 26, 2015). "Ian McShane Returns for Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ↑ "'John Wick 2' Official Synopsis Revealed; Common Teases 'Rival' Role Versus Keanu Reeves' Character". 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
- ↑ "Keanu Reeves talks John Wicks 2". cosmicbooknews. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ↑ Angie Han (October 8, 2016). "'John Wick: Chapter 2' Trailer: Keanu Reeves Is Back in Action". /Film. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ Ethan Anderton (October 5, 2016). "'John Wick: Chapter 2' Teaser Arrives Before The Full Trailer Debuts At NYCC". /Film. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ Guerrasio, Jason (February 4, 2015). "'John Wick' Directors Are Already Working on a Sequel (Exclusive)". Movies.com. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ↑ "John Wick Sequel Already In The Works". Final Reel. February 5, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Lionsgate Planning 'John Wick' Sequel". Variety. February 6, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ↑ Lesnick, Silas (September 22, 2015). "John Wick 2 Filming Begins This Fall!". Coming Soon.
- ↑ Wwintraub, Steven (September 24, 2015). "Exclusive: Chad Stahelski To Direct 'John Wick 2' Solo". Collider.
- ↑ Foutch, Haleigh (October 5, 2015). "Exclusive: 'John Wick 2′ Story Details Revealed". Collider.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (2015-12-18). "Laurence Fishburne Reunites With Keanu Reeves for 'John Wick 2' Cameo". Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "On the Set for 10/30/15: Keanu Reeves Starts on John Wick Sequel, Seth Rogen and Zac Efron Wrap Up Neighbors 2". SSN Insider. October 30, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Keanu Reeves has bloody cuts on face as he takes on foes in dramatic scenes while filming John Wick 2". The Daily Mail. October 31, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ↑ Demers, Maxime. "Keanu Reeves est à Montréal". Le Journal de Montréal. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
- ↑ Page, Aubrey (October 10, 2016). "'John Wick 3' Already in the Works, Reveals Director Chad Stahelski; 'Chapter 2' Details Teased". Collider.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.