The second film hasn’t even hit theaters yet but Stahelski is already gearing up for a third film.
[dropcap size=small]E[/dropcap]very now and then a film comes along that isn’t exactly a smashing hit at the box office but is special in a sense that the film cultivates a dedicated fanbase for itself. With executives happy with the amount of money the first film made and fans begging for more a sequel is immediately drawn up and this is how John Wick: Chapter 2 was born. However, unlike several films that were lucky enough to get a sequel John Wick falls into the special category of the film that started off as just one film and somehow along the way became a trilogy.
In an interview with the Collider at the New York Comic-Con director Chad Stahelski sat down to talk to about what fans can expect of John Wick: Chapter 2 and decided to break the news to everyone that a third John Wick film is on the way.
“The studio has asked us to put our heads together and see if we can come up with something. Winston’s [McShane] is a big part of the next one, so is Lance Reddick. We’ve got some ideas.”
While it is surprising that a third John Wick film is on the way it does make sense that the studio would ask for the writers to come up with another film. Studios exist to make money and as long as people are hyped to see one film turn into a series studios will continue to call on the actors and writers to gear up for more films.
The Marvel films and the Star Wars films are a great example of this. These films seem to have no end in sight (not that anyone is complaining right now) and will likely continue for the next several years. John Wick is similar and as long as Keanu Reeves, who has gone on record saying that he really has enjoyed his role as the deadly assassin who has a soft spot for puppies, is having fun he would love to continue with the series.
Let’s just hope that John Wick: Chapter 2 and the third film continue to appease fans while sticking to what made the first film so special.
John Wick: Chapter 2 hits theaters February 10th, 2017.
