We've known for months that Lionsgate is developing John Wick spinoffs. Now we know which beloved character will get to star in one. It is our best choice. Donnie Yen will get a chance to step into the spotlight with a John Wick spin-off film focusing on his stylish and prominent assassin, Caine.
Lionsgate is giving the coolest character (which is really high praise). 2023 John Wick: Chapter 4 its own movie. Donnie Yen will reprise his role as the blind assassin, and Baba Yaga looks like he's only equal to one John Wick spin-off movie. Lionsgate did not share plot specifics for this Caine-centric one John Wick film, but the studio said it will “continue Yen's story arc” after the events of his debut film. That means Caine he officially survived the end credits assassination attempt on his life. Either that or this will be a very short film about him bleeding to death.
The Umbrella AcademyRobert Askins will write the screenplay. The John Wick The film will begin shooting in Hong Kong next year. Caine's film is also one of the first projects to emerge from the mass, leading franchise agreement John Wick Director Chad Stahelski recently signed with Lionsgate. We expect other characters from the film franchise to make a reappearance in the film as well. With a release date of 2026 apparently the earliest that could be released (the John Wick spin-off Ballerina hits theaters in 2025), we won't know if other familiar faces will appear in this one focused on Caine John Wick movie for a while.
In a press release, Adam Fogelson, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, explained why Caine has his own John Wick movie “From the moment Donnie Yen came on screen John Wick: Chapter 4captivated audiences and created an authentic, emotional connection that left an indelible mark and left fans begging for more,” he said.
Yen also shared his thoughts on returning to the role in Lionsgate's official announcement. “Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 it was an extraordinary experience,” he said. “The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil (Iwanyk) and Erica (Lee) strive to create action, fights and stunts that are not only exciting, inventive and artistic, but also expressive. character, story and emotion. Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past and I'm excited to return to the role.”
We agree and can't wait for what the future holds for Caine in the world of John Wick. It made life under the High Table better in someone else's movie. Imagine what he can do on his own.
