Summary
A sequel series toJohn Wick: Chapter 4, titledJohn Wick: Under the High Table,is in development from Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves. Reeves is known for starring as the titular John Wick in theJohn Wickfranchise. The franchise began in 2014 and has since had four films in the main franchise.Stahelski is the director of all fourJohn Wickmovies, the most recent of which was released last year in 2023.
John Wick 4 Ending Explained
John Wick: Chapter 4 builds to the bloodiest ending of the entire franchise, but does Keanu Reeves' titular assassin get to walk into the sunset?
Now,Deadlinehas revealed that a sequel show toJohn Wick: Chapter 4is in development. The series will be calledJohn Wick: Under the High Tableand will be set in the same universe as the popular film franchise. Reeves and Stahelski will both executive produce the series, and the latter will also directUnder the High Table’s pilot episode.TheTV series will pick up right whereJohn Wick 4left off, exploring where the world of the High Table is at. Reeves will not take on an acting role, but will be very involved in the project.
How The John Wick Franchise Has Been Expanding In Recent Years
John Wick: Under the High Tableis not the firstspinoff of theJohn Wickseriesreleased since the series' debut a decade ago. In addition toJohn Wick: Chapter 4,2023 also saw the release of the three-part Peacock seriesThe Continental:From the World of John Wick. Set in the 1970s,The Continentalexplored the origins ofJohn Wick’s iconic hotel. In addition to that series, theJohn Wickfranchise will also see the release ofBallerina, a spinoff film which is set for release in 2025.
Already,John Wick: Under the High Tablehas been compared toThe Continentalin that it will alsoblend old and new characters. The exact nature of who those characters will be inUnder the High Tablehave yet to be confirmed, but the fact that some characters from the films will reoccur is confirmed. WithUnder the High Tabletaking place directly after the events ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, it seems more likely that the sequel show will include more characters from the film franchises.
In addition to the prequel show andBallerina, theJohn Wickfranchise will also continue in the cinematic context withJohn Wick: Chapter 5. According to the announcement forJohn Wick: Under the High Table, theshow’s production will not disrupt the status ofChapter 5. This is good for the health of theJohn Wickfranchise, as it will continue to expand its lore on the small screen while the cinematic universe continues.
John Wick
“John Wick” is a neo-noir action-thriller franchise centered around a retired hitman who returns to the criminal underworld to seek vengeance. Known for its intense and stylistic action sequences, the franchise has redefined modern action cinema with its choreographed gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and intricate world-building. The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.
