John Wick’s Plot Hole FINALLY Getting Filled?! You Won’t Believe How!

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Summary

  • John Wick is confirmed for a 5th film, leading fans to ponder how he remains alive after apparent death.
  • The animated prequel, led by known filmmakers, will explore Wick’s legendary ‘impossible task.’
  • Audiences may hope John Wick’s animated prequel lives up to his mythic rise, avoiding overpowering his assassin character.

With the confirmation of John Wick 5, many eager fans finally have an answer to the burning question posed by John Wick 4: Is John Wick deceased? However, since he’s set to appear in John Wick 5, fans are now left puzzled with a fresh, intriguing mystery: Just how on earth is he still alive? The upcoming John Wick animated prequel might provide some insight into this enigma.

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.

Who’s Behind John Wick‘s Animated Prequel Film?

Initially, it’s reported by The Hollywood Reporter that both Reeves and the original director of the John Wick series, Chad Stahelski, are going to produce a prequel. Moreover, Lionsgate has selected Shannon Tindle, who wrote Kubo and the Two Strings – a movie nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects at the 2017 Academy Awards, to direct this film. Although Tindle didn’t direct Kubo, he did direct Ultraman: Rising on Netflix, which was highly praised by critics with an 86% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a staggering 92% approval from the audience.

The animated prequel to the John Wick series is being handled skillfully by Tindle, given his impressive track record of critical acclaim, such as his 2022 Netflix limited series, The Lost Ollie, which garnered a 94% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 97%. However, the choice of the writer for the John Wick prequel is somewhat intriguing.

In a new development, it’s been announced that Vanessa Taylor, renowned for her collaboration on 2018’s Best Picture winner “The Shape of Water” with Guillermo Del Toro, will pen John Wick’s animated prequel. While most of her work has been in the realm of dramas and romantic comedies, she also co-wrote the action film “Divergent,” although it didn’t receive stellar reviews, earning a 41% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Taylor’s exceptional storytelling skills, demonstrated by her ability to create deeply engaging characters, should prove beneficial for the prequel, given that neither she nor director Tindle have extensive experience in adult action films. The animated prequel will delve into John Wick’s legendary ‘impossible task.’

Why Is The Impossible Task A Necessary John Wick Story To Tell?

It’s possible to think of John Wick as a superhero due to his extraordinary durability. In fact, it was recently revealed that he survived what seemed to be his deadliest encounter yet in “John Wick 4”. However, he’s still essentially a human assassin who possesses an indomitable spirit. Earlier comparisons could be drawn between John Wick and Marvel’s Daredevil because of their relentless determination without regenerative health. Interestingly, it appears that John Wick might also have recuperative abilities.

Fans should take note that at the end of John Wick 4, we saw him collapsing and his headstone appearing next, but there was no body or burial scene shown. If it is indeed true that he died, the upcoming animated prequel might show us Wick’s first instance of cheating death, a skill which could be utilized again in John Wick 5. If this is the reason for an animated prequel to such a well-developed story, watching this prequel film could become crucial for John Wick enthusiasts.

The John Wick Prequel Could Be Important, But Will It Be Good?

In a challenging scenario reminiscent of a myth, John Wick undertook an apparently insurmountable mission to regain his liberty. This task involved eliminating three men using nothing more than a pencil. It’s an intriguing concept that leaves fans eagerly anticipating its portrayal on the big screen. However, one can’t help but wonder if ‘the impossible task’ will measure up to the hype. As with many tales of legend, it’s difficult to imagine the on-screen representation meeting the high standards set by the narrative. The animated medium poses a risk of exaggerating the assassin character, which could potentially detract from the original story. Nevertheless, given its epic scale, ‘the impossible task’ might require a touch more action-packed embellishments to do justice to the tale.

In the assassin series franchise “The Witcher,” we observed that an animation gave a power increase to the main character, Geralt, specifically in “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep“. Critics weren’t overly impressed with the Netflix film, giving it a 58% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences were even less favorable, approving only 38%. Will the prequel of “John Wick” perform better? It seems quite probable, possibly even certain, considering the key elements in place to ensure success, particularly the film’s director. Additionally, it should be noted that “John Wick” is produced by Reeves and Stahelski, although another Stahelski-produced “Wick” film, “Ballerina“, necessitated him to assume a leading role. The depiction of Wick’s most iconic mission appears feasible for the talented duo.

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2025-04-04 23:08