In the merciless world of action films, where every franchise fights tooth and nail for its big moment, John Wick The series has managed to carve out its own niche like a hot knife through butter. Since its debut in 2014, the franchise has become a global blockbuster phenomenon, powered by Keanu Reeves’ magnetic performance that fans have grown to appreciate. But as the saying goes: “Don’t rest on your laurels“, and the franchise certainly isn’t that.
With spin-off shows like The Continental: From the world of John Wick The saga expands John Wick’s reach to the small screen and now begins a new chapter entitled John Wick: Under the High TableThe series will be officially greenlit in August 2024. It will be directed by showrunner Robert Levine, who will also serve as writer and executive producer.
Led by an impressive team – Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Reeves, all bringing their leadership skills – this project is turning skeptics into fans.
Everything we know so far about John Wick‘s new spinoff
Well, it looks like the John Wick Franchise will be further expanded with the upcoming TV series, John Wick: Under the High TableMonths after it was first rumored to be released in 2023 (see Collider), the cat is finally out of the bag. The project will be led by franchise veteran Chad Stahelski, who will also direct the pilot episode (via Deadline).
The director will be assisted behind the scenes by Keanu Reeves, who will serve as executive producer. Although the latter will not appear in this series, his fingerprints will undoubtedly be all over it.
Although it took until August 2024 for confirmation to arrive, the excitement began long before that, with Stahelski teasing fans about the project but keeping the details top secret. According to insights from Discussing Film, the spin-off will delve into the enigmatic world of The High Table.
But Stahelski has made it clear that not all secrets will come to light, as he said in an episode of The discourse Podcast (via the playlist):.
We’ll never show the whole High Table; we’ll show the representatives, but we’ll always keep some of that (secret). And now that we’re… Lionsgate is letting us develop the TV series “John Wick,” so we thought we could explore the High Table a little bit in that.
Despite the excitement, the road has not been entirely smooth. The plot of the series will pick up exactly where John Wick: Chapter 4 has ended, with new faces looking to topple the high table (via THR). However, not all fans were initially excited about the franchise’s expansion.
Why do fans give this John Wick Another chance for the spin-off?
In fact, some fans were concerned that the ongoing spinoffs would end up John Wick Universe thin, fearing that the franchise could end up as another cash cow. Despite the skepticism, the latest twist is that John Wick: Under the High Table begins to earn back its respect – thanks to Reeves’ involvement as co-producer.
Fans are cautiously optimistic. Reddit users comment as follows:
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It remains to be seen whether the series will be a smash hit or just another blip on the radar screen. However, we can’t deny that the world of John Wick is far from ready to say goodbye with dignity.
In addition, the franchise is growing at full speed, with a variety of projects adding to the excitement. First up was the high-octane limited series. The Continental: From the world of John Wickwhich will hit the screens in 2023! Close on the heels John Wick presents: Ballerina is scheduled to hit theaters in 2025.
So get ready, because the John Wick The franchise is in full swing and it’s clear that the action is only going to get bigger and better!
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