
The animated prequel movie about John Wick seems logical for several reasons. To begin with, Keanu Reeves, who plays John Wick, is now 60 years old. Telling his origin story would be challenging if he were to be de-aged through contemporary technology, or if it were a live-action film. Instead, animating the movie could be an effective solution.
Additionally, the legend surrounding John Wick’s backstory necessitates a certain level of mythology, which animation can convey more effectively than live-action films, as they are often bound by realism. However, the potential drawback is that the freedom afforded by animation might lead to an overemphasis on Wick’s superhuman abilities, rather than portraying him as a highly skilled, but still human character.