Ian McShane reflects on how much he misses formerJohn Wickco-star Lance Reddick. Just before the release ofChapter 4, Reddick passed away in 2023 from heart disease, although his cause of death has been disputed by his family. McShane and Reddick starred as Winston and Charon in all fourJohn Wickmovies, and both will appear in theupcoming spinoff filmBallerina. The upcoming spinoff filmwill mark the Charon actor’s final appearance in the action franchise.
As reported byEntertainment Weekly, McShane appeared at a screening in Los Angeles to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the firstJohn Wickfilm. Speaking to the audience at the screening,he emphasized how much he misses the late Charon actor, and stated that the moments he shared with him while filmingJohn Wickare the ones he remembers most. Read McShane’s full quote below:
Because he’s no longer with us — another one that I will miss dreadfully. But we haveBallerinacoming out, in which he’ll [be seen] for the last time, we have that together. I thought we made a really good double act, as we say, in a sense. It was great, his relationship is different to mine with Keanu [Reeves]’s character. My moments with him, I think, I’ll remember [most].
Winston & Charon’s Relationship In John Wick, Explained
Charon Worked For Winston InJohn Wick
In theJohn Wickfilms, Winston was the manager of the Continental Hotel in New York City, withCharon serving as the concierge for the hotel. Since they worked so closely together at the Continental, Winston and Charon interacted more than mostcharacters in theJohn Wickseries. In fact, both Winston and Charon are Wick’s main allies throughout the action-packed movies, so they can easily be viewed as the franchise’s main trio.
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InJohn Wick: Chapter 4, which was filmed before Reddick’s death,Charon was tragically killed by Bill Skarsgård’s Marquis de Gamont. This was perhaps the saddest death in theJohn Wickseries and had a profound effect on both John and Winston in the film. In the brutal world oftheJohn Wickmovies, Reddick’s Charon was without a doubt the most calming character, and his role will be remembered for years to come.
Our Take On Ian McShane’s Speech About Lance Reddick
Reddick’s Legacy Will Live On
Ian McShane’s kind words about Lance Reddick prove that Winston and Charon’s relationship in theJohn Wickmovies extended into real life. It is clear that Reddick truly touched the heart of McShane, just as he did to everyone who watched his work in theJohn Wickmovies and beyond. As theJohn Wickfranchise grows, it is good to see that people who worked on the films will not forget Reddick’s crucial role in the series and will continue sharing stories about the late actor.
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.
