Chad Stahelski, the creative force behind the John Wick film series, disclosed thrilling news for fans of the adrenaline-pumping action franchise.
Stahelski announced that alongside the previously announced series, a dynamic John Wick anime is currently in the works, promising to elevate the franchise to new heights.
A ‘JOHN WICK’ anime is in the works. They are cooking🔥 pic.twitter.com/jOdySKT5co
— Geralt of North (@Itssan17) November 9, 2023
The filmmaker expressed his eagerness to leverage the unique storytelling capabilities of anime, stating,
To create all the cool stories that anime could achieve better than we could and the TV show to expand our world, we’ll still get our fix, you know what I mean? And we’ll still have all the fun.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming projects Stahelski shared,
“We’re really looking forward to that; we’re really excited about it because we’re doing that and a Japanese anime because I love Japanese anime so much.”
Stahelski’s vision for the television series extends beyond conventional boundaries, seeking to seamlessly integrate world-building and action. He said that in the realm of television, world-building and action have typically remained distinct. However, his goal is to blend them harmoniously and provide fans with both experiences.
According to Playlist, With this ambitious strategy, the director aims to replicate the exhilarating intensity of the John Wick films on the small screen, maintaining the global appeal of the franchise. Chapter 4, hit theaters earlier this year, receiving widespread acclaim. Directed by Stahelski and featuring an ensemble cast led by Keanu Reeves, the film continued the saga faces off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe.
BREAKING NEWS🔥
— BIGMOZEL – TOP 10 (@Bigmozel) November 9, 2023
John wick anime about to cook 🎥🍿 pic.twitter.com/1Iq9GKUn54
As fans eagerly loved Chapter 4, the announcement of a television series and an anime spin-off adds an extra layer of excitement, promising a multi-dimensional expansion of the beloved John Wick universe.
With the prospect of immersive storytelling and intense action sequences, the anime of Wick is set to captivate audiences in ways never seen before.