John Leguizamo Confirms He’s Done with John Wick Series

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Summary

  • The John Wick franchise may see a comeback despite the titular character’s death.
  • Spin-offs and sequels are in development, while John Leguizamo likely won’t return.
  • Leguizamo isn’t thrilled with his character’s treatment but might return in a future movie.

The John Wick movie series appears set for a revival, potentially bringing back its main star, yet it seems unlikely that the key actor from the initial films in the franchise will make a return.

Ever since 2014, when the first John Wick movie graced our cinemas and brought the one-man army action genre to new heights by following its protagonist’s unwilling comeback to his hitman days, I have been a devoted fan. The initial film was a smashing success and paved the way for several sequels, culminating in a highly acclaimed fourth installment that served as a fitting conclusion to this gripping tale. In the final confrontation of the fourth movie, John Wick met his match, sustaining injuries from which he ultimately didn’t recover – a fact that Keanu Reeves, who played the title character, seems absolutely sure about.

Regarding the conclusion of the John Wick series, there are still numerous stories set within its universe yet to be told, with multiple spinoffs planned and more under development. The director has hinted at potential updates for John Wick: Chapter 5, though Keanu Reeves’ return as the title character remains uncertain. John Leguizamo, who portrays an engineer, illegal auto shop owner, and long-time friend of Reeves’ character, seems unlikely to rejoin the cast. In a recent interview with Collider, Leguizamo expressed his dissatisfaction about his character’s treatment in the latest film, hinting at a complicated past that went unexplored. When asked if he would fulfill his in-universe promise of returning John’s car, Leguizamo was noncommittal, suggesting it might not happen.

The John Wick Franchise Could Use A Returning Star Like Leguizamo

As a movie enthusiast who’s always excited about the John Wick saga, I can see why they might be considering a fresh storyline for the fifth installment, given how conclusively they wrapped up John Wick 4. If that’s the case, there’s a high likelihood that my old buddy, Aurelio, played by the talented Leguizamo, could be back in action. Given our long-standing friendship and alliance with Keanu Reeves’ character, any prequel or side story would logically involve Aurelio’s return. Interestingly, Leguizamo has had a similar experience with another franchise; he was initially cast as the Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming but ultimately passed on the role to Michael Keaton. However, he was later offered another role within the same universe, which unfortunately didn’t seem worth his time.

As a devoted John Wick fan, I must admit that the current state of the franchise leaves me somewhat disheartened. However, there’s still a glimmer of hope on the horizon, as the spin-off film, “From The World of John Wick: Ballerina,” is set to hit the screens soon. This upcoming production revolves around Ana de Armas and her character, Eve Macarro, promising an exciting new perspective within the John Wick universe.

The less-than-stellar performance of previous spin-offs serves as a concerning prelude for “Ballerina,” but only time will tell if things will turn around. In the meantime, all we can do is cross our fingers and hope that the creative team behind John Wick manages to find a way to bring back the brilliant talent of our beloved Keanu Reeves’ character, Chato Leguizamo, for future installments in this action-packed series.

You can stream the initial three John Wick movies on Hulu, but Chapter 4 is accessible for streaming on Starz.

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2025-03-23 16:54