A behind-the-scenes video for John Wick: Chapter 4 showcases the classic action scenes fans have come to love and promises to raise the bar even higher.
The fourth installment in the John Wick series, John Wick: Chapter 4, will see Keanu Reeves' John Wick fighting a new foe as he searches for a way to take on the nebulous High Table. While the High Table has been central to all the films thus far, it has previously existed as an omnipotent threat, a power that judges those under its control and keeps order and honor alive among the network of assassins it oversees. Now, fans will finally get an idea of what the High Table is and what its ties are to John Wick. The official trailer revealed that Wick has a family that sits at the High Table - who that family is and how much they want to help Wick is still a mystery.
While the official John Wick Chapter 4 trailer contained plenty of teasers for the film's plot, the three-minute-long video from IGN gives fans an idea of what's in store for the film's highly-anticipated action sequences. Featuring executive producer and star Keanu Reeves and stunt coordinator Scott Rogers, the video shows Wick engaging in his signature improvised, close-quarters combat and all the accessories fans have come to love. "We have all the John Wick swag," said Reeves. "Cars, weapons Jiu Jitsu. But with Chapter 4, we took it to another level." While he is seen making ample use of guns, the video also shows him using nunchucks - a new weapon for John Wick. "It's been about twelve weeks of training. It's new levels of action. You know, 'Let's have nunchucks,' which was challenging," Reeves commented. "...John Wick action asks just a little bit more. And you see the effort and the commitment from the team."
Aside from the action, the video also introduces a few new faces. The new characters include Bill Skarsgård as a High Table member, the Marquis de Gramont, and Natalia Tena as Katia, Wick's adoptive sister. Notably, Donnie Yen's character Caine makes a couple of appearances; one shot shows him deftly fighting off multiple attackers with just a metal staff. Also featured are fan favorites Ian McShane as Winston Scott, Lance Reddick as Charon, and Laurence Fishburne as The Bowery King. The video also shows a quick shot of a new dog, a German Shepard who seems to be fighting alongside Wick. The dog was also shown in the official trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4, and fans have theorized that this dog will become John Wick's new partner and pet.
While specifics about John Wick 4 are few, this behind-the-scenes look gives fans plenty to be excited about. A blind assassin shooting his way through goons, a muscle car chase and hectic shootout around the Arc de Triomphe, and plenty of explosions are only the beginning of the action-packed scenes audiences can expect.
John Wick: Chapter 4 premieres in theaters on March 24th, 2023
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