10 Things You Didn't Know About the Original John Wick

TLDRJohn Wick is a fast, violent, and relentless revenge movie released in 2014. It stars Keanu Reeves as a retired contract killer seeking vengeance for the death of his puppy. The movie explores an exciting underground Hitman world and mythology.

Key insights

💥The original script for John Wick was written in just four days and was initially titled 'Scorn'.

🎥Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford were initially considered for the role of John Wick before Keanu Reeves was cast.

💰The production of John Wick nearly collapsed due to financial issues, but Keanu Reeves and the producers put their own funds into the movie.

🔫The action choreography in John Wick was influenced by Hong Kong director John Woo's 'gunfu' style.

🐶The death of John Wick's puppy was initially controversial, but Keanu Reeves fought to keep it in the movie as a motivation for Wick's rampage.

Q&A

Who wrote the original script for John Wick?

The original script for John Wick was written by Derek Kolstad.

Who were the actors considered for the role of John Wick?

Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford were initially considered for the role of John Wick.

Did Keanu Reeves contribute to the production of John Wick?

Yes, Keanu Reeves and the producers put their own funds into the movie to avoid financial collapse.

What influenced the action choreography in John Wick?

The action choreography in John Wick was influenced by Hong Kong director John Woo's 'gunfu' style.

Why was the death of John Wick's puppy initially controversial?

The death of John Wick's puppy was controversial as it served as a motivation for his violent rampage, but it was ultimately kept in the movie.

Timestamped Summary

00:02Introduction to John Wick as a fast and violent revenge movie.

01:06The original script for John Wick was written in just four days.

03:05Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford were considered for the role of John Wick.

05:57The production of John Wick faced financial issues but was saved by Keanu Reeves and the producers.

07:34The action choreography in John Wick was influenced by Hong Kong director John Woo's 'gunfu' style.

09:27The death of John Wick's puppy was controversial but stayed in the movie as motivation for Wick's rampage.