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‘John Wick 2’ Update: Keanu Reeves to reprise role as lead protagonist; Plans explored to turn film into an action franchise

‘John Wick 2’, the sequel to the action thriller favorite of the same name is set to return to big screens with Keanu Reeves reprising his role as lead protagonist. Lionsgate also revealed plans on turning the film into an action franchise.

[...]Stuntmen turned co-directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch revealed that they are currently working on the much-awaited follow-up. According to Movies.com, both directors sat down to talk about their sequel but stayed mum on specifics. Stahelski said, "We're in development right now... We have ideas for days and without blinking twice we know we can outdo the action from the original... It's the matter of story and how much you like the character. That's always the most important." They then went on about how much value a relatable character can give to a potentially good story dressed in action.

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