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Keanu Reeves’ recent comments about his potential return to the John Wick franchise may have seemed discouraging, but they may have also set the stage for his return. With the franchise’s success and Reeves’ popularity, it’s likely that his return would be lucrative. However, his age is now catching up with him, and the stunts in the franchise may be too demanding for him to perform.
A possible solution could be for John Wick to become a mentor figure in his next movie, teaching a new generation of assassins. This would allow Reeves to do fewer stunts and make his resurrection easier. In this role, he would still be a key character in the franchise, but at a pace that accommodates his age.
The John Wick franchise has already been setting up this possibility, with Ana de Armas’ character Eve being taught by John Wick in the next movie, Ballerina. This would make it easy for John Wick 5 to bring John back as a permanent mentor. The character’s resurrection could be handled by having him return as a permanently injured John, allowing him to justify his mentor role.
With John Wick 5 and other upcoming spinoffs, there are plenty of opportunities for Keanu Reeves to continue playing John Wick or other roles in the franchise. His return as a mentor could mark the beginning of a new chapter in the franchise, allowing John Wick to remain a central figure while accommodating the demands of the lead actor’s age.
