John Wick 4, the most difficult film in Keanu Reeves' career

John Wick 4

Keanu Reeves has stated that the action sequences in John Wick 4 will be longer and more complex than those of the previous three films, thanks to the work of the best stuntmen from around the world. And that is why according to the actor, this is the most difficult film of his career .

Keanu Reeves: John Wick 4 will have longer, more intense action scenes and complex

Appearing on stage at CCXP 2022, Reeves stated that the action sequences in John Wick 4 will be longer and are truly worth watching. Among the topics discussed, Reeves revealed that the heightened action sequences of the film made this chapter of the saga his most difficult interpretation yet in the franchise.

In terms of action, John Wick 4 is the hardest movie I've ever made. But that's what makes it so good.

The actor said director Chad Stahelski's goal was to make the fourth film in the franchise the greatest yet. The director also noted that this upcoming episode will likely be the last in the series, which began in 2014.

The energy of a John Wick fight scene is key to the film. We keep finding new and interesting ways to make John Wick suffer. That's where the action comes from. Find out how to make him suffer, and then plan backwards. We then introduce a bunch of new characters who have a lot to say about John Wick about his past and, of course, the present.

The official trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 shows some of these action sequences: Reeves' Wick finds himself in locations around the world battling the most powerful players in the underworld. This is all part of his ongoing battle against the High Table , which has sent its best assassins throughout the franchise films.

Based on the trailer, these battles seem to lead to a one-on-one fight between Wick and newcomer, Bill Skarsgård , who plays The Marquis , a very important member of the High Table.

To pull off the ambitious scenes, Stahelski said that various stunt teams from all over the world helped give Reeves some new skills.

We were lucky to get some very interesting stunt teams from all over the world. We have teams from Japan, France, Bulgaria, all of them express their uniqueness and style through their movements, and I think that also helps differentiate the scenes.

Speaking of the upcoming action spectacle, Laurence Fishburne , who plays one of Wick's few allies in the film, said that he believes that the fourth installment is undoubtedly the best film in the series. Fishburne said he knew this chapter was going to be special from the first time he read the script. The actor revealed that fans will be thrilled with the film right from the opening scenes, which he says feature several mind-blowing set pieces.

Lionsgate has decided to push the release of the film to March 24, 2023 (in Italy will be released a day earlier).