‘John Wick’ Getting Animated Prequel From Lionsgate; Keanu Reeves Expected To Voice Renowned Assassin – CinemaCon
deadline.comAs part of its expansion of the John Wick universe, Lionsgate is prepping an animated action film featuring the renowned assassin.
Franchise star Keanu Reeves is expected to voice his signature character, with Shannon Tindle set to direct. Vanessa Taylor is writing the script.
The announcement was made Tuesday at CinemaCon by Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. The movie will go back in time to tell the story of John Wick before the first film, as he completes the Impossible Task — killing all of his rivals in one night — in order to free himself from his obligation to the High Table and earn the right to be with the love of his life, Helen.
The animated feature will be produced by the John Wick team of Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, 87Eleven Entertainment’s Stahelski, and Reeves.
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