Keanu Reeves has hinted at the possibility of returning for John Wick 5, but it seems his heart and body aren’t completely in sync. During a recent appearance on CBS Mornings to promote his voice role as Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the 60-year-old action star revealed whether he would ever return as the beloved assassin as fans eagerly await. Looking forward to any updates for the next chapter. Movie. But it looks like that’s completely off the table at the moment and the reason is Reeves’ knees.
Keanu Reeves unsure if his ‘knees’ can pull out John Wick 5
During his appearance to promote a new film directed by Jeff Fowler, Reeves was asked if he would ever consider making a fifth John Wick film. While his heart seems eager for another round, his knees, after years of grueling stunts, are less enthused. “You can never say no, but my knees are saying right now, ‘You can’t make another John Wick,'” Reeves quipped, adding, “My heart [wants to]But I don’t know if my knees can do it.”
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“That’s why you can voice the Shadow for decades to come – there are no physical limitations, just your voice!” Fowler initiated the conversation, to which Reeves replied, “I’m free!” Reeves first brought the beloved hitman to life in 2014, when John Wick debuted as a gritty revenge tale centered on a man avenging his dog’s death at the hands of Russian mobsters.[edintotheconversationtowhichReevessaid”I’mfree!”Reevesfirstbroughtthebelovedhitmantolifein2014whenJohnWickdebutedasagrittyrevengetalecenteredonamanavenginghisdog’sdeaththatthehandsofRussianmobsters[edintotheconversationtowhichReevessaid”I’mfree!”Reevesfirstbroughtthebelovedhitmantolifein2014whenJohnWickdebutedasagrittyrevengetalecenteredonamanavenginghisdog’sdeathatthehandsofRussianmobsters
While fans may be heartbroken at the thought of a new John Wick movie coming, Keanu Reeves isn’t completely stepping away from the role. He is set to make a cameo as the iconic assassin in the upcoming spinoff, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
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Keanu Reeves’ character in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
During the interview, Reeves also discussed his latest project, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, where he voices the villain Shadow. While a fourth chapter is on the cards, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is already racking up holiday cheer, breaking records on its first Monday. Based on great word-of-mouth reviews, the film has delivered the second-highest opening weekend of the franchise, surpassing its predecessor, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
A lifelong fan of the Sonic franchise, Fowler’s admiration for Shadow began during his early career, when he worked on a 2005 video game that revealed Sonic’s darker, more complex counterpart. In an interview with Variety, Fowler described Shadow as “the yin to Sonic’s yang”, a character shaped by hardship and a completely different path.
Recognizing these qualities, Fowler knew that Reeves, renowned for his portrayal of intense, layered roles such as John Wick, was the ideal choice to bring the Shadow to life in the Sonic Cinematic Universe.
According to Variety, “There are obvious parallels between John Wick and the Shadow,” Fowler admitted, adding, “Keanu has always played complex, thoughtful characters with a real edge. He was a perfect fit for the Shadow.”
