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Fans of the John Wick franchise rejoice as creator Chad Stahelski announces an upcoming anime original film. In a recent interview, he answered all the questions regarding the narrative and the unanswered plot points that will be answered with the upcoming feature film.
Chad Stahelski Announces John Wick Anime Feature Film
American stuntman and director Chad Stahelski recently provided insight into an anime film about John Wick. As the film installations failed to address the deadly assassin’s past, Stahelski claims that the anime adaptation is a prequel to the movies and will convey Wick’s “Impossible Task” that prompted him to retire from his days as a hitman.
A JOHN WICK prequel Anime is now in production pic.twitter.com/cKr6DfKuNB
— Anime Craze (@crazedanime_) October 22, 2024
In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Chad Stahelski revealed this about the prequel anime feature film.
“We’re knee-deep in development on a feature anime about John Wick. It’s a prequel to the movies, which is awesome. It’s fun that it’s in a different medium.”
– Chad Stahelski
What the John Wick Universe Has Revealed So Far — A Closer Look
John Wick Movies
- John Wick(2014): This instant classic follows the inception of the retired assassin. The story follows John Wick, who is forced to enter into his past self as a hitman after gangsters rob his car and kill his beloved puppy that was presented to him by his late wife.
- John Wick Chapter 2: The sequel follows Wick’s visit to Rome, where he is forced to repay Santino D’Antonio for a ‘blood oath.’ However, he is later put in a predicament among the Continentals and has a bounty on his head.
- John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum: Similar to the second installation, John is targeted by several members connected to the assassin’s guild as he is on the run for murdering the top dog of an international crime syndicate.
- John Wick Chapter 4: Wick is now targeted by High Table, a twelve-member council consisting of crime lords who are responsible for running the international underworld business.
The Continental: From the World of John Wick
The TV Show is a prequel to the John Wick franchise, showing the origins of the hotel-for-assassins ‘The Continental’, the breeding ground for international criminal warlords. Starring Mel Gibson and Colin Woodwell, the show follows Winston Scott and his journey in starting the establishment that is a centerpiece in the world of John Wick.
Source: Chad Stahelski on Hollywood Reporter
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