Chad Stahelski is a filmmaker that locates himself connected to a variety of jobs. And although we obtain delighted for every single new movie his name shows up around, Stahelski constantly winds up returning to his infant–“John Wick.” Well, it shows up the filmmaker is mosting likely to proceed leading the ‘Wick’ franchise, yet his next movie is really mosting likely to be something really various.
According to Selection, Chad Stahelski has actually been called as the movie director for both the “John Wick” and “Highlander” franchise business over at Lionsgate. And as component of the deal, we currently recognize Stahelski will certainly currently devote to making his “Highlander” remake as his next directorial getaway. So, all that conversation concerning “John Wick 5” is mosting likely to need to take a rear seat for the time being.
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Currently, for some individuals, this information could be a little bit complex. Isn’t Stahelski the male in control over “John Wick” currently? Well, he is the co-creator, yet he hasn’t had full imaginative control in such an extensive means formerly. Yes, he was the supervisor of the very first 4 ‘Wick’ movies, yet he is just noted as an Exec Manufacturer on the television offshoot, “The Continental,” along with the upcoming movie offshoot, “The Ballerina.” It’s uncertain just how much Stahelski was really associated with the development of those movies. Moving on, Stahelski will certainly be the person that makes those choices concerning the development of not just “John Wick,” yet likewise his forthcoming “Highlander” franchise.
“I am pleased to be able to grow my relationship with Lionsgate in this new oversight role for the ‘John Wick’ universe and its further expansion,” claimedStahelski “‘John Wick’ is so close to my heart and to be able to continue shepherding it will be a blast for me. I’m so happy to also be launching another franchise with ‘Highlander,’ a world that is so rich with engaging stories to be told.”
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Joe Drake, chair of the Lionsgate Movie Team and Adam Fogelson, chair of the MPG, included, “This deal expands on the great creative relationship we already have in place on ‘John Wick’ and extends it to our ‘Highlander’ franchise. From the outset, Chad has been the creative force defining the world of ‘Wick;’ as we continue to think about the future for that world, we want Chad, working together with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road, as our stewards guiding us and strategizing together at every step. This deal makes it official, and we look forward to his steady hand and creative input not just on the film he is making, but other stories that arise from it. He is a true visionary, and we are thrilled to have him in our corner.”
Stahelski has actually been actually delighted concerning making “Highlander” for some time currently. Yet it constantly appeared to take a rear seat to ‘Wick.’ Now, with “Highlander” validated as his next movie, we can ultimately obtain delighted by what he and Henry Cavill have food preparation. “Highlander” is influenced by the franchise of the very same name concerning a never-ceasing warrior via the ages. The movies and the television collection that were preferred years ago still hold an area in the heart of several followers. Yet it’s interesting to see what a person like Stahelski, a filmmaker that has actually currently changed the activity category, can do with something extra sensational.
It’s uncertain at this moment what the developments of “John Wick” and “Highlander” will certainly appear like moving on. Will Stahelski and Co. instantly placed some television displays in growth? Will they stick to movies, in the meantime? We’ll simply need to wait and see.
