Martial arts star Donnie Yen (Polar Rescue, Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) will reprise his role as Caine, the blind assassin from 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, in a standalone John Wick spin-off movie, which will take place after the events after Chapter 4.
Although plot details are being kept secret, the untitled Caine film will be written by Tony-nominated writer Robert Askins (Hand to God, The Umbrella Academy).
According to Deadline, the new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate to oversee the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4) for Thunder Road and Stahelski (John Wick: Chapters 3 & 4, Ballerina) through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner.
There’s no word if Stahelski will be directing, but considering how many projects the popular filmmaker has been taking on, we assume that another director will be taking on the job (i.e. Ana de Armas’ John Wick spin-off Ballerina, which is being directed by Len Wiseman).
The film shoots in Hong Kong next year. Until then, we’ll keep you updated on this project as we learn more. Stay tuned!
This makes the most sense. Wick’s story is concluded, (for now) and Caine’s was left open ended. Considering that Donnie’s other US projects aren’t getting off the ground yet, it’s good if he jumps right into this one.
He still has Flashpoint 2 and Ipman 5 to do. Heard he is planning on directing both movies. That will be two years of his life. Don’t know where he will find the time. He is still editing The Prosecutor and there is the Kung Fu the movie.
I think it’s probably safe to say that if a Hollywood starring role (not to mention the pay cheque!) comes along, ‘Flashpoint 2’ and ‘Ip Man 5’ will be put on the back burner.
And who can blame him if that happens? Lots of people would do the same if they were in his shoes.
He get pay big money for Ipman 5 at least 8 to 10 million dollars, and the contract is already signed. Even if he does John Wick spin-off, he not getting pay much. Since this is his first Hollywood starring role, the budget for the movie is 25 to 30 million max, his pay most likely 3 to 4 million like Jet li got in the old days. The first John Wick was made for something like 15 to 25 million dollars.
I’m really not 100% sure the pay for a Caine movie would be as big as what he would touch to make an Ip Man 5.
P.S.: Please stop this “universe silliness”!
Ip Man 5 will be horrible and lean further into Westerners are POS and evil that started with Ip Man 4, also not sure i want to see Donnie as a force ghost inspiring Skywalker Bruce.
Caine was ok but they need to do a Daredevil crossover where they cross swords/Streams. it could be a romcom triangle with elektra