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While long-running cinematic franchises have a long history and legacy to support themselves, new films that want to expand to that level often find it difficult to do so. But then, a franchise like Keanu Reeves’John Wickemerges out of nowhere and takes the world by storm, leaving nothing but almost a cult-like following in its path.
Creating one of the most ruthless and ferocious action films in the world is not a small feat to achieve, yet the creators managed to do that with flying colors. But reaching that place was not an easy task to do, and one of the decisions that blew away the sleep from their eyes was when they had to make the decision to kill a certain someone in the franchise.
How Killing Keanu Reeves’ Dog InJohn WickWas Frightening For The Filmmakers
Looking back at it today, when the firstJohn Wickcame out, many did not have too many hopes for the film since they believed that it was just another action film. But soon enough, that exact adrenaline-pumping action and stunt sequences were what madeKeanu Reevesthe perfect image of a perfectly indestructible assassin. But going back to where it all started, it was heartbreaking to see his pet dog, the last memory of his late wife Helen in the film, killed by the bad guys. While it may have been saddening for the audience, the death was a total nightmare for the creators.
In conversation withThe Hollywood Reporter, Chad Stahelski, who is the co-director of the franchise alongside David Leitch, talked about the famous action sequences and stunts performed in the film and other aspects of filmmaking that went into creating a billion-dollar franchise. Then, coming back to where it all began, the director also talked about how the decision to kill the dog was probably one of the most fear-inducing moments for the creative team. He highlighted how the audiences love animals, and killing them on-screen can have dire consequences for the success of a film. He said:
“Killing the puppy was written out as many times as it was written back in. We’re not trying to hold the realism. We want the viewers to know we’re having a laugh. But you don’t even know how much Dave and I stressed about that. Holy sh*t, we were risking credit cards, a house mortgage, everything. [Producer] Basil Iwanyk put his company up. And then you have that day where you realize we’re doing all this and we’re killing a puppy? I thought we would never come back from it.”
And while it may come out as very inconsiderate to say, many people know that the death of the puppy was the best thing that happened for the franchise, no matter how heavy of a heart they say it with.
What’s Next For TheJohn WickFranchise?
After the events that transpired in the latest installment of the franchise, especially towards the end of the film, it was widely believed that the franchise had finally come to an end after almost a decade of ruthless murders. But now, with the series being more popular than ever before, it seems like it’s just getting started.
Lionsgate is all set to release a new series from the world ofJohn Wick, titledThe Continental, which tells the tale of a young Winston running the New York branch of the hotel. And next isBallerina, which will be a spin-off film featuring Ana De Armas as the titular lead.
John Wick,streaming on Peacock.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
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