Was that it with “John Wick 5”? Keanu Reeves directs new action movie starring “John Wick” creator Chad Stahelski

Pop! Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski continue their long-standing collaboration, but not for the time being with John Wick 5. According to initial information, ‘The Pursuit’ is not about an assassin, but about a master thief. Played by Keanu Reeves, of course. reports, citing reliable sources, that the 58-year-old is about to take on the role of a thief whose recent mission takes an unexpected turn.

The project is expected to be the eighth collaboration between Stahelski and Reeves: Stahelski, who made his directorial debut with “John Wick” and previously only served in the director’s chair for the hitman saga, began his film career as a stuntman in the 1990s – and was Reeves’ doppelgänger in the first three “Matrix” films, among others. and “Heroes from the Second Row”. In 2021, the two were also in front of the camera together: In “Matrix: Resurrections” Stahelski played the alleged better half of Carrie-Anne Moss’ Trinity and Tiffany.

Here’s what we know about The Pursuit

At the center of the new story is supposed to be a contract thief who steals a mysterious, valuable artifactlike that . But the mission ends for the robber with a momentous realization: the object of desire seems to have a special effect on him – endowing him with superhuman abilities. What skills and what does he ultimately do with them? For now, this is still a matter of secrecy.

Of course, given the Reeves-Stahelski duo, “The Pursuit” is believed to be oozing with spectacular action as well, possibly heading in the direction of a “Lucy”, in which Scarlett Johansson becomes a one-woman with the help of a superdrug – Army Will. However, this is all speculation at this point.

It is not yet known when “The Pursuit” will be released and who else is involved in the project.

And “John Wick 5”?

“John Wick 4‘ has already grossed more than $406 million in cinemas around the world, making it by far the most successful film in the series – and in the home theater another million or two will soon be added. No wonder there is a demand for more.

While part 4 is a perfect ending for many fans of the series, many are naturally hoping for a renewed return of Keanu Reeves’ killing machine. Although the “John Wick” universe will soon grow with “Ballerina” and “The Continental”, the fifth chapter of the main series still seems uncertain. In conversation with Chad Stahelski recently revealed that he would have no problem making another movie, but for now all ideas have burned out – and nothing has been held back for possible future parts.

While the saga was brought to a successful conclusion in terms of content, which would be undermined with a next chapter, Stahelski sees a challenge after four films: “Obviously if you’re successful at something you want to keep doing it. But you get repetitive very quickly. The trick is to be repetitive with individuality.

We wonder if he might find a solution to this problem again – with three sequels he’s finally done it…