EXCLUSIVE: Donnie Yen has been set by chief Chad Stahelski to star with Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 for Lionsgate. Yen will play an old companion of Reeves’ super assassin John Wick, who shares his equivalent history and a significant number of similar adversaries.
Quite possibly the best entertainer movie producers from the East, Yen is known for his interesting style of contemporary screen battle. His prevalence expands worldwide from parts in such highlights as xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and the IP Man franchise.
Prearranged by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, John Wick 4 is created by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Stahelski, with Reeves and Louise Rosner leader makers. The undertaking starts creation this mid year shooting on the spot in France, Germany, and Japan. Yen’s projecting follows Lionsgate setting Japanese-British pop genius Rina Sawayama for a lead job.
“We are fortunate to have Donnie Yen join the franchise,” said Stahelski. “I’m anticipating working with him in this energizing new job.”
Added Iwanyk: “Donnie Yen will carry an energetic and incredible energy to the franchise. We were resolved to welcome him on board to John Wick 4 and are excited for the chance to have a particularly significant ability to work together with Keanu.”
Yen is addressed by Artist International Group.