John Wick: Chapter 4: This “Star Wars” star joins Keanu Reeves

John Wick: Chapter 4
This “Star Wars” star strengthens Keanu Reeves

To be seen in “John Wick: Chapter 4”: Donnie Yen (left) and Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves gets notable support in “John Wick: Chapter 4”: “Star Wars” star Donnie Yen joins the cast.

The cast of the action film sequel “John Wick: Chapter 4” has been expanded to include a well-known actor. Leading actor Keanu Reeves (56) gets reinforcement from “Star Wars” star Donnie Yen (57). The industry magazine “Deadline” reports. Yen is supposed to play one of John Wick’s oldest friends, who is also a contract killer. The two share a common past and similar enemies. Together they go on a campaign of revenge in the fourth part of the action film series.

Yen is considered one of the most successful actors and filmmakers in Asia and is an expert on combat films. In 2016 he played the role of Chirrut Imwe in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. He was also in “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” (2017) and in the real-life version of “Mulan” (2020).

Fourth part of “John Wick” announced for 2022

“John Wick” director Chad Stahelski (52) is delighted about the collaboration: “We are lucky that Donnie Yen is joining the franchise. I am delighted to be working with him in this exciting new role.” “John Wick: Chapter 4” is announced for May 2022. Shooting will take place in France, Germany and Japan from the summer. A fifth part has also already been confirmed.

The “John Wick” series started in 2014. “Kapitel 2” was released in 2017, “Kapitel 3” in 2019. The three films have grossed over 570 million US dollars worldwide.

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