TheJohn Wickfranchise boasts a large roster of some of themost hardcore charactersin movie history. With world-class assassins, suave concierges, and wise hotel managers, there is no shortage of compelling characters that inhabit the stylish world ofJohn Wick. But what are these characters without the phenomenal actors that bring them to life? The action franchise has had its fair share of well-known and brilliantly talented actors through its three-movie run. Yet, no film in the hit franchise has held a better cast nor a cooler roster of characters than the upcomingJohn Wick: Chapter 4.
Bringing back some familiar faces,John Wick: Chapter 4is set to introduce some new characters into the franchise who are set to tangle with the Baba Yaga. With that, here is a quick guide on the new and returning characters to theJohn Wickfranchise, as well as the stellar cast bringing said characters to life.
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John Wick - Keanu Reeves
Once again, the legendaryKeanu Reevesreturns to his most awesome role ever, John Wick. The former hitman, referred to as “the Baba Yaga” is currently being hunted by the High Table, sending John on a world tour as he attempts to outmaneuver the High Table to finally earn his freedom once more. The role of John Wick revitalized Keanu Reeves' career and cemented the actor as one of thebest modern-day action stars. Reeves is perhaps most famous for his roles inThe Matrix, Point Break, Speed, Constantine, and theBill and Tedfranchise, but his role as John Wick certainly blew all his previously iconic roles out of the water, and we are always excited anytime we see him return to his role.
Caine - Donnie Yen
For years, fans have been campaigning to see the martial arts legend,Donnie Yenmake his debut in the action-packedJohn Wickfranchise. Thankfully, our wish has been granted. Donnie Yen is set to debut his role as Caine inJohn Wick: Chapter 4. Caine is a visually-impaired High Table operative, who has a history with John that we can’t wait to explore. The Hong Kong action superstar, who brought MMA into mainstream movies, has had a mighty impressive martial arts movie career. Starring in theIp Manmovies,Flashpoint, SPL, andRogue One: A Star Wars Story, just to name a few.
Winston - Ian McShane
The awesome hotel manager, Winston, returns to the franchise inJohn Wick: Chapter 4,played once again by the phenomenalIan McShane. The manager of the Continental Hotel in New York and an old friend of John, was last seen shooting John off of the roof of the Continental Hotel, at the end ofJohn Wick: Chapter 3. As deranged as it may seem, Winston actually saved John from the High Table. Ian McShane is perhaps most well known for his roles in TV shows such as BBC’sLovejoy,Deadwood,and of courseAmerican Gods.Likewise, McShane has also had his fair share of movie work. Most notably, inSexy Beast,Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, as well as lending his voice in the firstKung Fu Pandamovie.
Charon - Lance Reddick
Returning to the franchise, for what may sadly be the last time,Lance Reddickis back as the suave New York Continental Hotel concierge, Charon. Sadly, Lance Reddick recently passed away with Chad Stahelski,John Wick: Chapter 4’sdirector, and the rest of the cast dedicating the movie to him. Reddick is most renowned for his performance in iconic TV series likeThe WireandLost, with his most recent role being in Netflix’sResident Evilseries. He is also set to appear in the upcoming Disney+ series,Percy Jackson and The Olympians,as well asBallerina, theJohn Wickspin-offstarring Ana de Armas.
The Bowery King - Laurence Fishburne
The eccentric underground crime lord, the Bowery King returns once more to John’s aid, as he and John team up to take down the High Table after both were left for dead.Laurence Fishburneand Keanu Reeves have a lot of shared history together, as the two both co-starred inThe Matrixmovies. Alongside his fantastic role as Morpheus inThe Matrix. Fishburne has also starred in classics like,Boyz n The Hood,Apocalypse Nowas well asWhat’s Love Got To Do With It,which earned the actor a Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards.
The Marquis De Gramont - Bill Skarsgård
As a brand-new character to the franchise, The Marquis De Gramont is a powerful member of the High Table, tasked with cleaning up the mess from the past three movies.Bill Skarsgårdshot onto the scene with his haunting portrayal of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the twoItmovies. More recently, Skarsgård returned to the horror genre with his role inBarbarian.
Shimazu - Hiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanadais yet another iconic martial artist fans of the franchise have been waiting to see debut in theJohn Wickfranchise, and his role as Shimazu inJohn Wick: Chapter 4could not be more perfect. Shimazu is an old friend of John’s and serves as the Continental Hotel manager for Osaka. Many may recognize Hiroyuki Sanada, for his roles as Scorpion in 2020’sMortal Kombat, The Elder inDavid Leitch’sBullet Train, as well as Ujio inThe Last Samurai.Sanada also previously worked with Keanu Reeves in47 Ronin.
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The Tracker - Shamier Anderson
The Tracker is one of the most mysterious characters and assassins in the franchise, but what we do know is that he, like many characters before him, is out to kill John Wick.Shamier Andersonis perhaps most recognizable for the supernatural western seriesWynonna Earp, the Jesse-Owens biopicRace,as well as Halle Berry’s directorial debutBruised, on Netflix.
Killa - Scott Adkins
Among the many actors that fans have been waiting to make their debut in theJohn Wickfranchise,Scott Adkinswas certainly at the top. The martial arts legend, Scott Adkins stars as Killa, the German head of the High Table. Scott Adkins is an actor most audiences will recognize, and is an actor every action movie fan praises. Adkins’ role as Boyka in theUndisputedmovies is undoubtedly his most iconic, with his appearances inThe Expendables 2,Doctor Strange, Ip Man 4,and his many underrated straight-to-DVD action movies being where most casual audiences will recognize the action heavyweight from.
Katia - Natalia Tena
TheJohn Wickmovies do an impressive job building John’s compelling backstory, andJohn Wick: Chapter 4delves ever deeper into his past, by introducing audiences to Katia, John’s adoptive sister. Katia, played byNatalia Tena, will certainly serve as a big helping hand to the world-famous hitman as he attempts to escape the High Table. Natalia Tena is most well known for her role as Nymphadora Tonks in theHarry Potterfranchise, as well as her role as Osha, inGame of Thrones.
The Harbinger - Clancy Brown
Even High Table operatives need to follow rules and regulations, which is where The Harbinger played byClancy Browncomes into play. The Harbinger is a high-ranking High Table official who oversees the High Table’s operations. Many audiences will possibly recognize Clancy Brown as the voice of the Krusty Krab manager, Mr. Krabs, inSpongeBob SquarePants. Outside that, Brown can be seen as Captain Bryon Hadley in the classic movie,The Shawshank Redemption.
Akira - Rina Sawayama
Wielding a bow and arrow, Akira is the daughter of the Osaka Continental Hotel manager, Shimazu. Played by singer-songwriterRina Sawayama, Akira promises to deliver some incredibly creative and badass fight scenes with her deadly bow and arrow.John Wick: Chapter 4serves as Rina Sawayama’s movie debut, although the singer-songwriter did appear in the Idris Elba sitcom,Turn Up Charlie, for two episodes. Rina Sawayama has also done previous work as a model, and the singer-songwriter has reportedly recorded a song forJohn Wick: Chapter 4.
Chidi - Marko Zaror
Chidi, played byMarko Zaror, is the secondary antagonist and the second in command to Bill Skarsgård’s Marquis De Gramont. Marko Zaror is a Chilean martial artist best known for his work inUndisputed IIIandSavage Dogalongside Scott Adkins. But most audiences may recognize the star from the Marvel Netflix seriesThe Defenders.
