Keanu Reeveshas become one of the most beloved actors working.
The good news is that it’s already happening.
So my heart does but I dont know if my knees can do it.
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Do we really want to put Keanu Reeves through that again?
Similarly, do we want to resurrect the action hero and cheapen the fourth installment’s ending?
To bring him back and say he faked his death cheapens everything that happened.
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What ifJohn Wick: Chapter 5was an animated prequel?
The good news is that it’s already being worked on.
Its a prequel to the movies, which is awesome.
Its fun that its in a different medium."
The fortune sure does favor the bold… and John Wick.
Chad Stahelski stressed repeatedly toThe Hollywood Reporterthathe wanted a John Wick anime prequel to be fun.
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He’s not after more doom and gloom.
A prequel could be filled not only with a high body count, but intense emotion.
(Plus,Richard Linklaterhas already given us a look atanimated Reeves withA Scanner Darkly.)
An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car.
The John Wick franchise was never intended to be taken literally.
An animated John Wick prequel is the perfect way to keep Keanu Reeves' action franchise alive.
