Now that John Wick: Chapter 4 has blasted its technique to field workplace and important glory — it’s genuinely superb — it’s time to look forward at the place the motion franchise may go.
Because of the inventive brains behind the quadrilogy, we’ve got a handful of characters sturdy sufficient to guide their very own respective sequence. So let’s take a look at a couple of of my favourite would-be John Wick spin-offs. You realize they’re coming, particularly with Ballerina and The Continental already on the way in which, so there’s no use resisting, people.
Akira & Caine
This one is apparent. In Chapter 4, we meet Akira, Koji’s daughter, and concierge of the Osaka Continental. When Caine (Donnie Yen) kills Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada), he tells Akira to return discover him ought to she search revenge. She does simply that in a post-credit scene, probably establishing a by-product through which she tracks down or groups up with Caine in one other journey. We may additionally additional discover Akira’s backstory and study extra about Caine within the course of — his previous friendship with John and the various methods he served the Excessive Desk to guard his daughter. Come on, this film mainly writes itself!
The Bowery King
The world wept when Laurence Fishburne didn’t reprise his position as Morpheus in The Matrix Resurrections. Fortunately, the actor reunited with Keanu in John Wick: Chapter 2, 3, and 4, carving out an enchanting facet character within the course of. The Bowery King controls a lot of New York’s underworld and, in the correct arms, may be distinctive sufficient to guide a sequence of movies exploring the ability struggles between opposing leaders in NYC. I’m all the time down for extra Fishburne, and since we’ve solely seen glimpses of the King’s work in John Wick, I assume there’s much more to the person’s story. Additionally, we want extra of Jason Mantzoukas’ Tick Tock Man.
Cassian
Cassian, performed by Widespread, held his personal towards John in two fights all through Chapter 2 and was final seen sitting on a prepare with a knife sticking in his aorta. I used to be shocked the character didn’t no less than make a cameo in Chapters 3 or 4, seeing how his battle with John stays unresolved. On the very least, he may have popped up alongside the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) and provided to repay John for letting him stay. That mentioned, there’s slightly extra to discover right here. Perhaps not as a stand-alone function, however Cassian would make a welcome addition to future films in any capability.
No one
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Among the best elements of John Wick: Chapter 4 is Shamier Anderson’s “No one,” aka “Tracker.” His character goes on a singular journey within the sequel, searching, defending, and finally admiring John after our boy saves his canine from sure loss of life. A derivative that follows Mister No one as he scours the land in pursuit of pricey targets (all in a bid to purchase his dream home) may make for an exhilarating sequence of movies. Contemplating his fondness for John, it is smart that he would sometimes stumble upon Winston (Ian McShane) and endure run-ins with different assassins and rivals. However, actually, I simply wish to see the person calm down along with his nut-chewing pal.
Sofia
Halle Berry left fairly the mark throughout her temporary screentime in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Sofia Al-Azwar’s character aids John’s journey to satisfy the Elder and kicks loads of ass alongside her two canines earlier than promptly vacating the image. She’s absent from Chapter 4, which is a disgrace contemplating she and John proved a formidable duo. Nonetheless, I’d like to see her seem in future movies if solely to resolve her private story. Sofia’s daughter is in hiding, you see? And solely John is aware of the place she is. So, a movie designed round Sofia’s quest to find her child whereas evading the treacherous Excessive Desk is a flick I’d pay to see.