Director Chad Stahelski recently discussed the potential for a fifth installment in the highly successful John Wick franchise. Despite the positive reception of John Wick: Chapter 4, the future of the series remains uncertain. In an interview with The direct, Stahelski expressed gratitude for the support and interest from fans and acknowledged that the franchise has gained a significant following. While the John Wick franchise continues to expand, with a series and a spin-off film led by Ana De Armas on the horizon, Stahelski emphasized the importance of giving the iconic character a well-deserved break.
Following the events of Chapter 4, the director plans to give John Wick some rest so the character can rest and potentially explore new dimensions in future installments. Stahelski recognized the business aspect of continuing a successful franchise, but also emphasized the challenge of maintaining individuality and avoiding repetition. He expressed his desire to strike a delicate balance between delivering what fans love about the series and introducing new elements that keep the storytelling engaging and innovative.
“Look, I mean this in a good way, it’s a business. If you have something successful, yes, of course you want to keep doing it. But it’s very easy to be repetitive. The trick is how you are repetitive with individuality. How do you put your author or your agency into something that’s clearly been done three times before?”
According to Stahelski, they were getting closer John Wick: Chapter 4 with the intention of leaving nothing on the table. They put their creativity and energy into the project, pushed boundaries and gave it their all. The director believes they have achieved a sense of closure with Chapter 4 as it is a satisfying conclusion to the storyline established in the previous three films.
“The real question you’re asking yourself isn’t, ‘Do I want it?’ Yeah I wouldn’t mind doing it We just tried to knock it out of the park We tried to put everything on the table, take nothing and leave everything Like, fuck it, any idea We’re don’t save nothing. We’re not trying to build. Just leave everything you’ve got. We feel like we put everything we had into John Wick 4 and we feel like we’ve completed the cycle. We feel like that we ended it. So we feel like, ‘You know, that was a great way to wrap up the previous three films and the fourth and deliver something satisfying and fun.'”
The Continental Set to expand the world of John Wick
The Continental is an upcoming miniseries that will expand the world of the popular John Wick franchise. The series takes viewers back to the 1970s and delves into the captivating backstory of Winston Scott, a trusted friend and colleague of John Wick. Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane in the original films, will take center stage in this new story as audiences witness his journey to becoming the owner of The Continental hotel. This renowned establishment serves as a safe haven for assassins and strictly prohibits all business transactions within its walls. The Continental will also examine key real-world events of the era, including the rise of the American Mafia’s economic power and the impact of the Great Garbage Strike.
To portray the younger iteration of Winston Scott, talented actor Colin Woodell has been cast in the series. Woodell is known for his notable roles in Ambulance And The stewardess. Join Woodell in the cast of The Continental are a host of other talented actors, including Mel Gibson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, Nhung Kate, Ben Robson, Peter Greene, and Ayomide Adegun. Adegun will play a young version of Charon, a character originally played by the late Lance Reddick in the John Wick series. While an exact release date has yet to be announced, the premiere of The mainlandl on the streaming platform Peacock is expected to take place in September 2023.