Donnie Yen He is passing behind the camera for his next act in John Wick universe. Lionsgate announced to the cinemacon that Yen is destined to resume his role as Blind Assassin from John Wick: Chapter 4And he will also direct the next spin -off focused on his character.
Production will start at the end of this year. This without title will mark a stylistic change for the franchise, as it will embrace the DNA of the classic Hong Kong action cinema. Obviously, Yen has a lot of experience with this.
Yen said: “John Wick’s films have set an immensely high standard for action cinema and I appreciate very Lionsgate giving me the opportunity to further raise the franchise. They are electrified and deeply inspired to make it happen.”
The project was written by Part II of Batman co-writer Mattson Tomlinwho is also writing the live-action adaptation of Keanu Reeves’Comic Brzrkr. A previous draft was written by Robert Askins.
The details on the story are still in compresses, but we know that it will resume after the events of Chapter 4where Caine was finally freed from the high table socket.
Long John Wick producers Basil Iwanyk AND Erica Lee They are producing alongside the architect in franchise Chad Stahelskiwhich continues to expand the world under its 87eleven Entertainment Banner. Yen will also act as an executive producer.
“There is no one who knows this character better than Donnie, and he knows exactly how to deliver what the public wants and expects from a Hong Kong style action,” said Iwanyk and Lee. “It is clearly the best choice to direct and we are excited to start production”.
Yen was decisive in modeling the modern martial arts cinema, with reference films such as Flash pointTHE Ip man series and more recently, Sakra AND The prosecutorboth who directed and recited. Hollywood fans also recognize him from Rogue One, MulanAND XXX: Return of Xander Cage.
Adam Fogelson, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement: “From the moment Chad and Donnie launched the idea of a Donnie Yen -mode style action film in the mode John WickI was all inside.
“Donnie is not only an incredible and charismatic star, but an intelligent and cinematographic director who knows how to provide an enormously fun action for a global audience. We are excited to be in the director’s chair to tell the story of Caine.”
Stahelski echoed to that enthusiasm: “One of my favorite characters in John Wick The world is caine. Having the opportunity to immerse yourself in his world and discover all his adventures all excites us.
“Let’s imagine a classic modern Kung-Fu that explores the John Wick world and who better to guide Donnie Yen himself. His understanding of culture, of the world and, of course, of the action, makes it the director perfect for this project. “
I am enthusiastic about this film and it will be nice to see what kind of story it will tell.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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