The Hollywood Reporter recently shared an interview with John Wick franchise co-creator and director Chad Stahelski, revealing exciting news about the development of a prequel feature film for the John Wick anime. This upcoming anime will delve into the backstory of the title character, showcasing the “impossible task” that allowed John Wick to retire before the events of the first live-action film.
Chad Stahelski, who directed all four live-action John Wick films, is heavily involved in the production of this prequel feature film. While he is also working on other projects like the spinoff film “Ballerina” and the action sequences for the anime “Lazarus,” he remains dedicated to expanding the John Wick universe through this new anime endeavor.
In addition to the anime prequel, Derek Kolstad, the writer of the first three John Wick films, is busy working on various projects, including a Splinter Cell anime series for Netflix and Ubisoft. He is also developing a live-action adaptation of Kouta Hirano’s “Hellsing” manga and has written a script for a film based on Sega’s “Streets of Rage” game. Furthermore, John Wick star Keanu Reeves is involved in the production of the BRZRKR comic series, which is set to be adapted into an anime for Netflix by Production I.G.
The expansion of the John Wick universe into the realm of anime promises to offer fans a deeper look into the character’s past and the events that shaped him into the legendary assassin audiences have come to know and love. With talented individuals like Chad Stahelski and Derek Kolstad at the helm, this prequel feature film is sure to captivate audiences with its action-packed storytelling and immersive world-building. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project as it continues to develop in the coming months.
