The cast for the upcomingJohn Wick 4has been rounding out nicely over the last couple of weeks, with such names being added to the action sequel asShamier Anderson,Donnie Yen, newcomerRina Sawayamain her feature debut, andBill Skarsgardisin talks to also join.But, as it turns out,Keanu Reevesisn’t the only actor who will be making his return to the newest movie. While speaking with Collider in promotion of Netflix’s action thrillerThe Ice Road,Laurence Fishburnerevealed that he’ll be reprising his role as The Bowery King.
“I should be going to Berlin within another couple of months or so,” Fishburne said, confirming earlier reports that the sequel film will be filming both there primarily as well as Paris, with additional location shoots to take place in Japan and New York City.
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Obviously, Fishburne couldn’t say much about any plot details, but he has had a chance to read the script forJohn Wick 4, which as Collider previously revealed, will be written byMichael Finchinstead of series creatorDerek Kolstad. So what was Fishburne allowed to reveal in terms of what fans can expect from the upcoming movie?
“I read the script. It’s really, really cool. As much as it’s the same world as the other three films, it’s just deeper. It’s much deeper in terms of the code of the assassin and the relationship that he has with one character in particular who I think Mr. Watanabe is playing… is really the heart and soul of it.”
However, Collider is hearing that Watanabe is actually the name of a character in the upcoming sequel, rather than another potential new addition to the cast.
John Wick: Chapter 4is currently scheduled for a August 19, 2025 release. Stay tuned to Collider for our full interview with Fishburne.
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