The cast of Lionsgate’sJohn Wick 2is coming together, as the sequel startsproductionthis week.The Hollywood Reporterreveals that Oscar-winning singer/actorCommonhas signed on to portray the main villain in this action sequel, alongsideKeanu Reevesas the title character. No plot details have been released yet, but this report gives us a tiny taste at the adversariesJohn Wickwill face.
Commonis playing the primary villain, the head of security for a female crime lord. WhileKeanu Reevesis set to come back asJohn Wick, it hasn’t been confirmed yet if other cast members from the original movie will return, such asAdrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan,Jason Isaacsand Alfie Allen. It isn’t known how many new characters aside fromCommon’s mysterious role will be added as filming gets set to begin.
In related news,Ian McShaneis returning forJohn Wick 2, reprising his role as Winston, the owner of the Hotel Continental, which caters to the assassin community with its discretion, on-call doctors and no-killing rule. The hotel and its steely-eyed owner, who lethally enforces the rules, proved popular with audiences. No other cast members have been confirmed forJohn Wick 2yet, but it’s possible that we may see the return ofLance Reddick’s Charon, who served as the Hotel Continental’s manager.Keanu Reevesrevealed that directorChad Stahelskiand screenwriterDerek Kolstadhave discussed what fans enjoyed about the first movie, including the Hotel Continental world, and are looking to bring back some of the more popular elements.
Chad Stahelski, who directed the originalJohn WickwithDavid Leitch, is returning to take the helm onJohn Wick 2, although he will be directing solo. Both filmmakers had planned to tackle the sequel together, but they decided to split up for the time being, withChad Stahelskitaking on the sequel andDavid LeitchdirectingThe Coldest City, which hasCharlize Theronset to star.John WickwriterDerek Kolstadreturned to write the script.
CommonandJohn LegendwonOscarsearlier this year for Best Original Song, “Glory,” fromSelma. On the big screen, he will voice a character in the Pixar animated movie Coco. He will also be seen inBarbershop 3and the highly-anticipatedsuperheroadventureSuicide Squad. What do you think aboutCommongoing up againstKeanu ReevesinJohn Wick 2?
