John Wick 2isn’t in theaters until this February. But that doesn’t mean it’s ever too early to start talking about more sequels.Keanu Reeveshad an unexpected breakout hit with the firstJohn Wickin 2014, and he seems to be just as in love with the character as audiences. WithJohn Wick: Chapter 2almost through production,Keanuand his team do have a solid vision for the future. And the actor definitely hopes to take it to the next level in future sequels. He toldColliderthis about turningJohn Wickinto a bonafide Hollywood franchise.
“I love John Wick. We had an amazing time making this story. I can’t say that we’re not geeked about continuing the idea and the character. We have some really cool ideas. We talk about what would be cool to take it to the next level.”
The firstJohn WickstarredKeanu Reevesas a master assassin who has retired from his profession. But his quiet civilian life is upended when his car is stolen and his dog, left to him by his deceased wife, is killed. Soon, he is back on the streetsgunning to take downthose that did him wrong. That leads him to the front door of a powerful mob boss' son.John Wick: Chapter 2will further explore the assassin’s world, taking him to Rome.
Thefirst sequelas been described as an all-out war amongst assassins. John Wick is compelled to uphold a blood oath, and must assist an old colleague who is aiming to take control of theinternational assassin syndicate. Both men are put on a hit list as the most lethal killers in the world arrive in Rome to hunt them down.Commonis playing the main bad guy this time out. Also in the cast areIan McShane,Ruby Rose,John LeguizamoandBridget Moynahan. The movie also reunitesKeanu Reeveswith his oldMatrixco-starLaurence Fishburne.
The world is short on action franchises at the moment, as the local theater gives way to more and more superheroes. The potential for moreJohn Wicksequels certainly seems endless. At 51-years-old,Keanu Reevescertainly has found a new home. Let’s just hope it doesn’t keep him from finally jumping back in those old Adidas hi-tops to play Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan a third time in the long awaitedBill & Ted 3.
