Back in late October, production got under way onJohn Wick: Chapter 2, which brings backKeanu ReevesasJohn Wick, along with a number of returning stars and new cast members alike. In December, news thatKeanu Reeves’The Matrixco-starLaurence Fishburnejoined the cast got lost in the Christmas/Star Wars: The Force Awakensshuffle, although not much was revealed about the character he’s playing. During a new interview withIGN,Keanu Reevesshed some light on his co-star’s character, along withPeter Stormare’s new role.
“Laurencehas this fantastic role as a character in the Underworld called The Bowery King. He plays such a great character in the piece and he brings of course humor, intelligence, charisma and fascination - he’s such an incredible actor and it was a pleasure to work with him again. AndPeter Stormare-Stormarehas more of a cameo in it but again he brings such fun and mystery and this mixture of groundedness and the surreal.”
Other newcast membersin this sequel includeCommonas the villain,Ruby Roseand Riccardo Scamarcio.Common’s character is described as the head of security for a female crime lord, but no details have been given forRuby Roseand Riccardo Scamarcio’s roles. Also returning from the original action-thriller areIan McShane(Winston),John Leguizamo(Aurelio), Bridget Moynahan (Helen), Thomas Sadoski (Jimmy) andLance Reddick(Charon). When asked about the story for this follow-up,Keanu Reeveshad this to say.
“For us it was just what is the next chapter? What is the continuation of this story? Opening up the world - the underground world. The world behind the world in terms of the assassins. Kind of evolving the action - if the first one was a black belt, then this one is third degree black belt. It’s such a fun project and a great character.”
It was previously confirmed that the story is set in Rome, withChad Stahelski, who directed the originalJohn WickwithDavid Leitch, returning to take the helm on John Wick 2. Both filmmakers had planned to tackle the sequel together, but they decided to split up for the time being, withChad Stahelskitaking on thesequelandDavid LeitchdirectingThe Coldest City, which hasCharlize Theronset to star.John WickwriterDerek Kolstadreturned to write the script. Lionsgate recently issued a February 10, 2017release dateforJohn Wick: Chapter 2, putting it up against Universal’sFifty Shades Darker, whichstarted productionearlier this week, Warner Bros.‘The Lego MoviespinoffThe LEGO Batman Movieand 20th Century Fox’s dramaThe Mountain Between Us. What do you think about these newJohn Wick: Chapter 2details?
