‘John Wick’ Animated Prequel Film Officially in the Works at Lionsgate, Keanu Reeves Returning
Lionsgate has officially greenlit an animated John Wick prequel film featuring the return of Keanu Reeves. The project will be directed by Shannon Tindle and written by the Firpo brothers.
Why it matters
Expands a major Hollywood action franchise into the animation space, signaling continued studio investment in established IP.
Keanu Reeves in "John Wick" (Credit: Lionsgate) Yeah, we're thinking he's back.
An untitled "John Wick" animated prequel, which dramatizes the "impossible task" that got him out from under his gangland overlords on the High Tables, has officially been greenlit by Lionsgate, with Keanu Reeves set to return as the determined hitman. Lionsgate made the announcement during Thursday's earnings call. Additional plot details are being kept in a locked safe, buried in the basement, under several feet of poured concrete.
The untitled project will be directed by Shannon Tindle and written by Ryan and Kaz Firpo. It will be produced by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee for Thunder Road; franchise mastermind Chad Stehelski for 87Eleven Entertainment; and new partners Point Grey. Reeves will also produce. Nathan Kahane is an executive producer.
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